Huang Xueqin

US calls for immediate release of Chinese rights activists held by Beijing

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The verdict provided to Associated Press stated that Huang would also face a fine of 100,000 yuan (US$14,000), underscoring the ruling Communist Party’s intolerance of any activism outside its control in a system whose upper echelons are dominated by men. Chinese labour activist Wang Jianbing in April 2021. Photo: Free Huang Xueqin & Wang Jianbing … Read more

Prominent Chinese activists sentenced to up to 5 years on charges of ‘inciting subversion’

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The two, who were arrested in September 2021, have served two years and nine months in prison, which will be deducted from their sentences. Huang is expected to be released in September 2026, while Wang will be freed in March next year. Huang said she would appeal, according to people familiar with the matter. “Using … Read more