Is Liu Xiaobo A-List?
NoF
No — Liu Xiaobo is currently ranked F tier — a public figure with minimal cultural presence.
Ranking Timeline
1989C$0M
Tiananmen Square Protests
Participates in the Tiananmen Square protests.
1996D▼$0M
Sentenced to Re-education
Sentenced to a re-education camp for his activism.
2008F▼$0M
Charter 08 Arrest
Arrested for co-authoring Charter 08, a call for democratic reforms.
2010F$0M
Nobel Peace Prize
Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize while imprisoned.
2017F$0M
Death in Custody
Dies in custody while still imprisoned, becoming a symbol of resistance against authoritarianism.
Last updated: February 23, 2026