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What manifesto led to Liu Xiaobo's arrest in 2008?

  • Charter 77

  • Charter 08

  • Charter 99

  • Charter 04

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Liu Xiaobo was detained on 8 December 2008 due to his participation in the Charter 08 manifesto. This document called for political reform, greater human rights, and an end to one-party rule in China. His involvement in this manifesto led to his arrest and subsequent imprisonment.
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