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Chinese authorities convicted and fined Ren Zhiqiang, a 69-year old political commentator.

22.09.2020

Date:
22.09.2020
Number of cases:
1
Regions/Countries:
Asia and Pacific: China
Alert types:
Arrest/detention/charges: Criminal investigation/charges

He was detained for reporting on the failures of the regime in their handling of the pandemic and was sentenced to 18 years in prison on “corruption charges”

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