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LU student says he will deliver petition seeking release of his father to Embassy of China on May 9

May 14, 2017 Comments Off

Originally published by The News & Advance on May 5, 2017 Liberty University student Chongyu Xia announced Friday he will be delivering his petition for the release of his father to the Embassy of China in Washington, D.C., on May 9. Chongyu Xia’s father, Xia Lin, was arrested Nov. 8, 2014, (read more…)

The Chinese human rights lawyers seen as enemies of the state

May 9, 2017 Comments Off

Originally published by AFP on May 8, 2017 A leading Chinese human rights lawyer went on trial Monday for inciting subversion, in a case which sparked an international outcry after claims he was tortured. Xie Yang, who had worked on numerous cases considered politically sensitive by China’s ruling Communist Party, was (read more…)

Chinese court says prominent rights lawyer admits to crimes

May 9, 2017 Comments Off

Originally published by AFP on May 8, 2017 Beijing (AFP) – A leading Chinese human rights lawyer admitted to getting “brainwashed” overseas at the opening of his trial on Monday, the court said, in a case which sparked an international outcry after allegations he was tortured. Xie Yang, who had worked (read more…)

China human rights lawyer Xie Yang ‘admits being brainwashed’

May 9, 2017 Comments Off

Originally published by BBC on May 8, 2017 A Chinese court says a prominent human rights lawyer, Xie Yang, has admitted being “brainwashed” overseas at his trial for inciting subversion. It released transcripts in which he says he was trained in Hong Kong and South Korea to “develop Western constitutionalism in China”. (read more…)

Chinese Rights Lawyer, Li Heping, Gets Suspended Prison Sentence

May 8, 2017 Comments Off

Originally published by New York Times on April 28, 2017 HONG KONG — One of China’s most prominent human rights lawyers was given a suspended three-year prison sentence on Friday after being convicted of subversion charges. The lawyer, Li Heping, who has been in detention since 2015, received a four-year reprieve, a (read more…)

China gives human rights lawyer three-year suspended sentence

May 8, 2017 Comments Off

Originally published by Jurist on April 28, 2017 The Second Intermediate People’s Court in Tianjin [official website] on Friday gave human rights lawyer Li Heping [advocacy profile] a three-year suspended sentence for subversion. He has been in jail since being detained in the summer of 2015. Heping represented many high-profile defendants including (read more…)

Chinese court sentences human rights lawyer Li Heping in secret trial

May 8, 2017 Comments Off

Originally published by AFP on April 28, 2017 BEIJING (AFP) – China sentenced a prominent human rights lawyer to a three-year suspended sentence on Friday (April 28) following a secret trial, raising concerns the country is moving to further reduce transparency in high-profile, politically sensitive cases. Beijing has come under increased fire (read more…)

Thwarted by China’s courts, ‘diehard’ lawyers ‘fight to the death’ for justice

May 8, 2017 Comments Off

Originally published by The Globe and Mail on April 27, 2017 Little more than an hour after the opening of a retrial against Wilson Wang, two women burst out of the courthouse at the Wuhu City Jinghu District People’s Court. “The court beats people! Come and see, everyone!” they shouted in front (read more…)

Trial of China human rights lawyer delayed: supporters

May 8, 2017 Comments Off

Originally published by AFP on April 25, 2017 A Chinese court indefinitely postponed the trial of a prominent human rights lawyer on Tuesday, his supporters said, in a case that has sparked international concern after allegations he was tortured. Xie Yang, who had worked on numerous cases considered politically sensitive by the (read more…)

China rights lawyer Xie Yang denied own defence for trial

May 6, 2017 Comments Off

Originally published by Hong Kong Free Press on April 22, 2017 Prominent Chinese lawyer Xie Yang will not be allowed to pick his defence at his upcoming trial, his former attorney said, in a move rights groups called a breach of international standards. Xie, who has worked on numerous cases considered politically (read more…)

Chinese Environmental Protester Seeks Refuge in Thailand Ahead of Earth Day

May 6, 2017 Comments Off

Originally published by Radio Free Asia on April 21, 2017 A Chinese rights activist involved in recent environmental protests in the southern province of Guangdong has fled the country to seek political refugee status in Thailand. Wang Xili had been giving help and advice to residents of Junpu village near Guangdong’s Chaozhou (read more…)

Chinese dissident disappears in Taiwan

May 6, 2017 Comments Off

Originally published by Taiwan News on April 15, 2017 TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – A Chinese activist once detained in his country for “causing social disorder” disappeared the day after he arrived in Taiwan with a tour group, reports said Saturday. Zhang Xiangzhong (張向忠), 48, had registered for a tour of eight (read more…)