Li Rui's widow sues Stanford University for return of diaries, potentially impacting historical materials on modern China.

In a US legal battle, the diaries of Li Rui, a top Chinese official and critic of Beijing, are at stake. Li's daughter donated the diaries to Stanford University's Hoover Institution, but his widow is suing for their return, claiming they contain personal information. Stanford argues Li directed his daughter to donate them to avoid destruction by Chinese authorities. The outcome could impact the availability of historical materials on modern China and who shapes its narrative.

August 25, 2024
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