Mr. Gao, 42, is one of the most well-known dissidents in China.

He was also a well-known dissident and human rights activist.

In early June, the Cuban authorities released six political prisoners, two of them relatively well-known dissidents.

Several well-known dissidents had been placed under house arrest or close watch, though some described the harassment as more passive than in years past.

There certainly is an obvious candidate for the role of well-known Chinese dissident.

The well-known dissidents speak out about more general issues, and are not seriously involved in the concerns of workers.

She said it was difficult for him to travel to China because his father is a well-known dissident.

A successful human rights policy toward China cannot hinge upon the release and exile of a few well-known dissidents.

I met a group of the most well-known Cuban dissidents during my visit to Havana in March 2003.

China has often released well-known political dissidents from jail shortly before meetings with American officials.