Human Rights in China press release
June 16, 2006

HRIC calls on the Chinese authorities and the international community to put pressure on the Yichang No. 1 Hospital, where Fu is a patient, to provide him with all necessary treatment, procedures and medication without further delay.

HUMAN RIGHTS IN CHINA PRESS RELEASE Human Rights in China (HRIC) has learned that Three Gorges activist Fu Xiancai, who is currently paralyzed from the shoulders down, has not received urgent and essential surgery, apparently due to lack of funds. This delay comes despite promises from Chinese officials that Fu would receive all necessary medical treatment for his injuries, and after strong expressions of concern and support from the international community. HRIC calls on the Chinese authorities and the international community to put pressure on the Yichang No. 1 Hospital, where Fu is a patient, to provide him with all necessary treatment, procedures and medication without further delay.