Wang Zhicheng

Two years and eight months for her two years for her husband. They are accused of not paying for hotel (a "black jail"); not registering guests who came to visit them, of mistreating the staff. Ni Yulan was in prison before, always beaten. In 2002 a severe beating left her disabled. The government denied her crutches forcing her to crawl on prison floor. The EU "concerned" about the deterioration of respect for human rights. Only a month ago Wen Jiabao spoke against expropriations and promised political reforms.

Controls stepped up ahead of the change of leadership at the next Party Congress. A campaign to "convert" underground communities to the official Church and subject them to government policy. Arrests, "dialogue" and "study sessions".

Investment increases from 30 to 80 billion dollars; yuan investments from 20 to 50 billion. Still signs of flagging Chinese economy. Initial comments positive, although there are still many limitations. Wen Jiabao opens to private banking sector.

For the National Bureau of Statistics, manufacturing has grown, according to the HSCB it is decreasing. Official statistics are based on large industries and figures (often false) of the provincial governments. The Shanghai Stock Exchange continues to decrease, the real estate market is down, the production of cement and steel lower. In 2011 the profit of Maanshan Iron & Steel fell by 94%. Growing unemployment.Beijing positive and of HSBC negative statistics

The police smashed a tombstone because the engraving said the deceased was a "father". But he "had no right" to the title because was not recognized by the government. only relatives and a few faithful of the village allowed at funeral ceremony and cemetery.

The premier says another Cultural Revolution is a real danger. He admits to problems, such as the divide between rich and poor, the party's credibility gap and the corruption of its members. However, he has little to say about solutions. He reiterates the need for price controls to avoid a real estate bubble and promises that the yuan will float more freely. He acknowledges that he should have had direct meetings with people. Yet, hundreds of petitioners were recently either sent home or arrested.

Governor Zhou Xiaochuan pledges to reduce the ratio of required reserves for banks. No promise on appreciation of the Yuan. Delayed change of model development of the country, too tied to exports and low currency value.

It is war between princes and bureaucrats, between the "Chongqing Model," which was inspired by Maoist justice, and the "Wukan model," about political reform and liberalization in the economy. But maybe it's just an internal struggle for power within the next Politburo.

Hundreds of people are under house arrest or in "black jails" without trial. More than 750 thousand policemen, soldiers, security guards ensure the "tranquility" of the NPC. The agency CHRD denounces the lack of communication between the NPC and the population.

This year's GDP will grow by 7.5%, the lowest since 1990. Because of the global crisis, the premier also promised to increase domestic consumption, increasing wages and controlling inflation. Small farmers land rights are "guaranteed by law", but there are riots every day in China over expropriations. Concerns of neighbouring countries over increase in military spending.

The mainland's second-richest man, Zong Qinghou, worth more than US 10 billion, and the country's richest woman, Wu Yajun, with almost US$ 7 billion in personal assets, are among the delegates. By comparison, China's average annual income is around US$ 2,400. The NPC adopts laws against pollution and land grabs but fails to implement them or bring to justice those of its members that break the law. Faced with growing social unrest, outgoing PM Wen Jiabao has called for political reforms. Instead, the answer so far has been tighter controls and more money for the military.

After a series of arrests of priests, the 30 thousand faithful cannot attend church. The seminary was closed and students forced to go home. Priests forced by police to attend concelebrations with the official bishop, in an ambiguous situation. The offensive against the Church is also part of security crackdown ahead of the National Assembly of the people to block any possible social unrest.