Ding Jiaxi
Ding Jiaxi (Chinese: 丁家喜; born 17 August 1967) is a Chinese civil rights activist known for co-organizing the New Citizens' Movement advocating for political change in China. Ding was one of five dissidents detained after a secret meeting in Fujian and is currently awaiting trial.[1][2][3]
Ding Jiaxi | |
|---|---|
| 丁家喜 | |
| Born | 17 August 1967 Hubei, China |
| Occupation(s) | Legal scholar, lecturer |
| Known for | Civil rights advocacy, advocacy of constitutionalism |
| Movement | New Citizens Movement |
| Criminal charges | Disruption of public order (politically motivated) |
| Criminal penalty | Imprisonment (12 Years) |
Conviction
In June 2022, Jiaxi and Xu Zhiyong were reportedly sentenced to 12 and 14 years in jail, respectively, after a closed-door trial in June 2022. The convictions were described as farcical by Human Rights Watch.[4]
References
- Buckley, Chris (January 8, 2022). "Trial Looms After Seaside Gathering of Chinese Activists" – via NYTimes.com.
- "Rights activist Ding Jiaxi investigated for 'incitement of subversion'". South China Morning Post. January 11, 2020.
- "Concerns grow for health of rights lawyer, dissident detained in Xiamen crackdown". Radio Free Asia.
- Yong, Nicholas (10 April 2023). "China jails prominent legal activists Xu Zhiyong and Ding Jiaxi". BBC News. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
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