Hunger

Critical Health Concerns Mount for Imprisoned Chinese Activist Xu Zhiyong Amid Hunger Strike and Calls for International Intervention

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Beijing, China — Concerns are intensifying for Xu Zhiyong, a prominent Chinese human rights lawyer and legal scholar, amid reports that his health is severely declining after nearly a month on a hunger strike. Xu, a staunch advocate for transparency and civil liberties in China’s New Citizens’ Movement, has been incarcerated since February 2020 due to his participation in a gathering of activists and lawyers. Xu began his hunger strike on October 4, 2024, as a protest against the conditions of his detention in Lunan Prison, Shandong Province, where he is subjected to stringent surveillance … Read more

Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Hospitalized Following Nine-Day Hunger Strike Against Police Brutality

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Beijing, China — A well-known Chinese human rights lawyer was recently hospitalized following a nine-day hunger strike to protest alleged police abuse, highlighting ongoing concerns about human rights in the country. The lawyer, who has not been named for safety reasons, embarked on the hunger strike after claiming to be a victim of police mistreatment, which reportedly included intimidation and physical assault. The hunger strike was initiated by the lawyer as a desperate measure to draw attention to what they described as systemic abuses within the Chinese legal enforcement system. Hospitalization became necessary when the … Read more