Chinese scholars push for mild political reform

By DIDI TANGGILLIAN WONG

Published December 26, 2012 12:07pm ET

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Chinese scholars push for mild political reform — Zhang Lifan, Beijing-based independent scholar, checks his papers as he speaks during an interview in Beijing Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. More than 70 prominent Chinese scholars, including Zhang, and lawyers have urged new Communist Party leaders to undertake moderate political reforms including separating the party from government, though they avoid any mention of ending one-party rule. The petition calls on the party to rule according to the constitution, protect freedom of speech, encourage private enterprise and allow an independent judicial system. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) | Andy Wong

BEIJING (AP) — More than 70 prominent Chinese scholars and lawyers have urged the country’s new Communist Party leaders to undertake moderate political reforms including separating the party from government, though they avoid any mention of ending one-party rule.

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