PEN International welcomes the release of Shi Tao

PEN International is delighted to announce the release of Chinese poet, journalist and PEN member Shi Tao, 15 months before the end of his 10-year sentence

PEN International has said it is delighted to announce the release of Chinese poet, journalist and member of the Independent Chinese PEN Centre (ICPC) Shi Tao, 15 months before the end of his 10-year sentence.

PEN said it reiterates its call for the immediate and unconditional release of all others currently detained in China for peacefully expressing their views.