Released Chinese Political Prisoner Jumps Ship From Taiwan Tour

Hsia Hsiao-hwa  |  Radio Free Asia A Chinese rights activist from the eastern province of Shandong has said he plans to seek political refugee status in the democratic island of Taiwan after deserting his tour group. While Taiwan, which has never been ruled by the Chinese Communist Party, has no formal asylum process for defectors […]

Sister of Chinese Political Prisoner Guo Feixiong Denied Prison Hospital Visit

Goh Fung  |  Radio Free Asia The sister of prominent Chinese political prisoner Guo Feixiong has been denied permission to visit him in hospital following his transfer to another prison and the ending of his 100-day hunger strike, prompting further concerns about his well-being. Guo, whose birth name is Yang Maodong, is currently in the […]

One of China’s Youngest Political Prisoners, Zhao Wei, is Released on Bail

Eva Fu  |  Epoch Times A 24-year-old Chinese legal assistant accused of “subversion of state power” was released on bail on July 7, police say. Zhao Wei, known for her nickname “Koala,” was enthusiastic about improving the lot of regular Chinese, and soon after graduating from university became an assistant to prominent lawyer Li Heping. Li […]