Chinese activists have circulated the third letter in three months, calling on the government to ratify the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights as the once in a decade power handover in China wrapped up over the weekend. Activists are making the most of a sensitive time in Chinese politics, as the new government takes over and is making promises for China's future. The letter, circulated on the Internet, demonstrates the increasing awareness and agitation among Chinese people to have their rights guaranteed under the rule of law.