Human Rights Lawyer's Account of Persecution and Imprisonment in China
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Summary
The article is a first-person account of a human rights lawyer in China who has faced severe persecution for his legal work defending groups targeted by the Chinese government. He describes being tortured three times since 2007, enduring secret detention and formal imprisonment, and currently living under restricted movement in a northern Chinese village. Despite the oppression, he maintains his commitment to principle over technical compromise and vows to continue his resistance as long as he is physically able.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledBecause of my legal work on behalf of groups persecuted by the Chinese government, I have been tortured three times since September 21, 2007.
At present, I can move freely within the bounds of a village in northern China, but I'm still in prison—it's just that my cell has become larger.
In negotiating with the Communist party, I have always been willing to compromise on technicalities, but on principle I have been immovable.
As long as my physical shell can support my spirit, I will stand against the forces...
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