Two lawyers in China were denied the renewal of their licenses during the 2008 annual registration. Local lawyers who passed the annual registration described the reasons behind the mandatary annual registration. "The government is afraid of lawyers. It is a very unique feature that in China, the authorities must have a mechanism to counter the role that lawyers play. … The more one complies with the law, speaks the truth and upholds justice, the less likely you will have your license renewed."
Source: Epoch Times, June 1, 2008
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