While Liu was detained in solitary confinement , he was not allowed to meet with his lawyer or family , though he was allowed to eat lunch with his wife , Liu Xia , and two policemen on New Year 's Day 2009 . While Liu was detained , in solitary confinement , he was not allowed to meet with his lawyer or family , though he was allowed to eat lunch with his wife , Liu Xia , and two policemen on New Year 's Day 2009 .