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Chinese activist risks jail with letter to Obama

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Published: Thursday, November 5, 2009

Updated: Thursday, November 5, 2009

BEIJING (AP) — Thousands of people will send letters to President Barack Obama this year. Few besides Yang Zili are likely to risk jail by doing so.

A Chinese dissident recently freed after eight years in prison, Yang said Thursday he is seeking Obama’s help in gaining medical parole for two friends who were jailed with him for forming a political study group.

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