Frankfurt sacks official over China disputes

The Frankfurt Book Fair has dismissed a senior staffer in the wake of controversy over China's selection as this years guest of honour. Project manager Peter Ripkin was dismissed after two incidents where he prevented dissident Chinese authors from speaking at fair events.

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