[jimrandomh]

Does anyone have a link to the letter itself, preferably in English translation? Making sense of this story depends a lot on the content of that letter and on whether any accusations in it are true.

[Mikeb85]

Here you go: http://chinadigitaltimes.net/2016/03/open-letter-devoted-par...

It does contain threats to Xi Jinping and his family for his anti-corruption campaign, so that may explain the state's reaction.

> We are worried that this type of inner-Party power struggle may also bring risks to the personal safety of you and your family.