> Of course, equating the Nobel committee with the Norwegian government is as wrong as equating a newspaper editor printing Islamic cartoons with it, then torching down an embassy.<p>This is very western way of seeing thing, which I happen to agree. The current Chinese education system has been trying very hard, and quite successfully, to mix these concepts together: country, geographic land, government, ethnic group in order to make the current political system legitimate by "natural".<p>Now, if you ask me what will happen to liuxiaobo, I'd bet 80%+ on that he will stay in prison. Based on my observation of the a few years after the tian'an'men massacre and the economic position China is having right now, I don't expect Chinese government to back off on this particular issue under external pressures. What'll happen is the news will soon move on to the next interesting topic and what's going on with China will continue on its path.<p>As a Chinese, I'm quite impressed by the fact that the Nobel committee has the gut to take the risk and stick with their own decision. I'd, humbly, call this the triumph of humanity since it values human rights and the pursue of personal freedom over pure economic considerations.
I don't think the Nobel committee has ever given out the price without having been slammed by someone or some government. The price is political so it's no wonder. Apparently, Chinese foreign affairs has already stated that this may damage Chinese-Norwegian relations (sorry no citation). Of course, equating the Nobel committee with the Norwegian government is as wrong as equating a newspaper editor printing Islamic cartoons with it, then torching down an embassy.
It should be marked as the most "unpeaceful" night of Nobel Peace Prize. As to date, More than ten people in Beijing and Shanghai who voluntarily celebrated the event were taken into custody.
Two most well-known Chinese liberals share the same name -Xiaobo, what a coincidence!
The other one is Wang Xiaobo, whose name is much more influencial in China.
Now you've done it! Hacker News probably just got blocked out of The Great Firewall of China[tm).<p>All Norwegian sites will probably blocked out too.<p>BTW. I live in Norway.
Is the linked website real? "Photo: Wikidemia Commons" ??<p>This link may be more informative: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dbvIvqx2eu3bnMMiDfa9ho_irbCyM" rel="nofollow">http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dbvIvqx2eu3bnMMiDfa9ho_...</a><p>China is going to be really mad! I hope they don't harm him for this. I guess the world is watching - now, but later? And secret less noticeable stuff?<p>Anyone know if he agreed to accept the prize?