Thirty-one others had earlier pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit subversion and face possible prison terms ranging from three years to life. The ministry said the trial, which lasted 118 days, also asserted the “authority of the rule of law” and clarified legal disputes surrounding the national security legislation and the definition of relevant provisions. … Read more
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
Chinese women’s and labour rights activist Li Qiaochu has been jailed for more than 3½ years for aiding in the publication of “a large amount of subversive articles”. In a verdict handed down on Monday, Linshu County People’s Court in Linshu, Shandong province, said the case related to articles posted on the blog of partner … Read more
