Liu Di

Liu Di (Traditional Chinese: 劉荻; Simplified Chinese: 刘荻; Pinyin: Liú Dí; born October 9, 1981), writing under the screen name "Stainless Steel Rat" (不锈钢老鼠), named after the assertive Harry Harrison science fiction character, became a symbol for democracy and free speech in China since her detention in November 2002. Her screen-name is often translated as Stainless Steel Mouse.[1]

  1. ^ Goldman, Merle (2005). From Comrade to Citizen: The Struggle for Political Rights in China. Harvard University Press. p. 195. ISBN 9780674018907.