Liu XiaoBo
Liu XiaoBo was a notable Chinese intellectual and human rights activist, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2010 for his non-violent struggle for fundamental human rights in China. He became internationally recognized for his role in the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989, which he supported upon returning to China after studying in the West. Despite facing multiple imprisonments, he continued to advocate for democracy and freedom of expression until his death in 2017. His famous phrase, which described the internet as a 'gift from God,' highlighted his belief in technology's potential to transcend censorship and promote communication.
Born on Dec 28, 1955 (69 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 22,460 | $2,000,000 | 743$ |
| Norway | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 3,685 | $403,000 | 274$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,060 | $2,700,000 | 718$ |
| Totals | 3 | 133,769,078 | 44,205 | $5,103,000 | 1,735$ |
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Norway:
The Nobel Committee awarded the Peace Prize to the Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo in 2010.
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Italy:
Liu XiaoBo, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, described Internet as a 'gift from God' while in prison.
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