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Chinese Dissident Receives Asylum in Canada After Fleeing China

October 10, 2023 Comments Off

Nee from Chinese Human Rights Defenders says Southeast Asia has become a danger zone for Chinese dissidents attempts to reach safety.

80+ Human Rights Groups Urge General Assembly to Deny China a Seat at UN’s Top Human Rights Body

October 9, 2023 Comments Off

In a joint letter, CHRD joined 80+ other NGOs in firmly opposing the candidacy of the People’s Republic of China for re-election to the UN Human Rights Council.

Submissions for 4th Universal Periodic Review of China – October 2024

October 1, 2023 Comments Off

CHRD Submission to the UN for Consideration During the 4th Universal Periodic Review of People’s Republic of China 2024

Joint Letter to President Biden on Jimmy Lai

September 25, 2023 Comments Off

Dear Mr. President, We, the undersigned international human rights groups, urge you to take immediate actions in response to the case of independent publisher Jimmy Lai, who will have been in prison in Hong Kong for 1,000 days on September 26, 2023.

#MeToo Journalist, Labor Activist On Trial for Subversion in China

September 23, 2023 Comments Off

TAIPEI — Two prominent Chinese activists were tried for subversion Friday in Guangzhou in a closed-door proceeding, while supporters and activists criticized Chinese authorities for putting on a “sham trial” and calling for their immediate release.

‘I am willing to wait for months’: Chinese Tiananmen critic ready for long haul in Taiwan transit lounge

September 23, 2023 Comments Off

A Chinese dissident who has taken refuge in a Taiwan airport during a stopover has said he is prepared to wait months if needed, in order to get safe passage to a third country.

A Chinese Journalist Gave #MeToo Victims a Voice. Now She’s on Trial.

September 22, 2023 Comments Off

Huang Xueqin, the journalist, and Wang Jianbing, a labor activist, have been accused of inciting subversion as the authorities expand a campaign to quash dissent.

Trial of two Chinese activists held since 2021 begins in secret in Guangzhou

September 22, 2023 Comments Off

Huang Xueqin, a feminist who was due to move to UK, and Wang Jianbing charged with ‘inciting subversion of state power’

Chinese Dissident in Transit at Taiwan Airport Pleads for Help in Seeking Asylum

September 22, 2023 Comments Off

TAIPEI, TAIWAN — A Chinese dissident known for regularly commemorating the 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square fled to Taiwan on Friday and pleaded for help in seeking asylum in the United States or Canada.

A Chinese dissident in transit at a Taiwan airport pleads for help in seeking asylum

September 22, 2023 Comments Off

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A Chinese dissident known for regularly commemorating the 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square fled to Taiwan on Friday and pleaded for help in seeking asylum in the United States or Canada.

China #MeToo journalist and labor activist expected to appear in secret trial as crackdown deepens

September 21, 2023 Comments Off

Hong Kong (CNN) — Two Chinese activists held without trial for the past two years are expected to appear before a judge in a closed doors hearing on Friday as the ruling Communist Party ramps up its effort to dismantle what remains of the country’s civil society.

CHRD“人权小额资助”2023年度启事

September 19, 2023 Comments Off

CHRD“人权小额资助”项目旨在为遭受迫害的人权捍卫者提供法律援助、人道援助；为维护和倡导人权的公民行动提供支持。本项目同时致力于敦促中国政府兑现《世界人权宣言》并落实已经批准加入的各项国际人权公约，推动国内法的制订和实施符合国际人权标准，以促进公民、政治、经济、社会、文化人权的保护。