2010 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Liu Xiaobo's Nobel Medal and Diploma were placed on an empty chair during the Nobel Peace Prize Award Ceremony.

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Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee Thorbjørn Jagland (far left) and the Norwegian Nobel Committee at the Nobel Peace Prize Award Ceremony.

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Norwegian Actress Liv Ullman read Liu Xiaobo's article, 'I have no enemies: my final statement'.

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Norwegian Actress Liv Ullman.

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During the traditional torch light procession in honour of the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, people showed their support for Liu Xiaobo.

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Artists from all over the world gathered at the Oslo Spektrum on 11 December to honour the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Liu Xiaobo. The concert was hosted by Denzel Washington and Anne Hathaway.

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Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Liu Xiaobo was, although absent, represented by quotes and photos.

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