2026-10-31
On October 31, the topic of "sexual consent determination" in the case of Bu, a female master's degree holder who was "taken in," reached the Weibo trending list, peaking at No. 13. Bu suffers from schizophrenia and lacks the capacity for sexual self-defense. She cohabited with Zhang Moujun for over a decade without a marriage certificate. Zhang Moujun was not prosecuted, while two villagers were publicly prosecuted.
2026-10-29
The human rights organization Safeguard Defenders has released a new edition of the book 'The People's Republic of the Disappeared.' It includes first-hand accounts of secret detention under the 'Residential Surveillance at a Designated Location' (RSDL) system from Chinese rights lawyers, journalists, NGO workers, as well as Michael Kovrig, Cheng Lei, and Lee Ming-che, and offers a free PDF download.
2026-10-23
Minsheng Observation Studio published Issue No. 171 of the "China Stability Maintenance and Human Rights Dynamics" (September 2026). According to incomplete statistics, a total of 160 stability maintenance cases that month were compiled, and at least 562 individuals were subjected to varying degrees of stability maintenance and suppression.
2026-10-22
Freedom House's annual report says global internet freedom has declined for the 16th consecutive year, with China and Myanmar continuing to rank among the worst countries for internet freedom in the world.
2026-10-19
According to a tweet posted by the X account @jielijian, on October 19, 2026 Beijing time, an accountability event protesting the Chinese Communist Party's transnational repression and human rights crimes was held in New York. The event was participated in and shared by relevant individuals, aiming to condemn the CCP's transnational repression and hold it accountable for its human rights crimes.
2026-10-16
Weeks after the Chinese government sanctioned Human Rights in China (HRIC), the London branch of Bank of East Asia returned a payment destined for a third-party vendor. Despite repeated inquiries, formal complaints, and in-person follow-ups by HRIC, the bank still refused to explain the reason.
【Follow-up · August 5, 2026】On August 5, China's Ministry of Commerce added the U.S.-based organization Human Rights in China (HRIC) to its countermeasure list, prohibiting organizations and individuals within China from conducting related transactions or cooperation with it.
2026-10-15
To promote women's travel, the Sindh provincial government plans to provide electric motorcycles to 50,000 women, while thousands of women in Lahore have already received motorcycle and scooter driving training.
2026-10-07
On October 7, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on relations with China by 454 votes in favor, 86 against and 110 abstentions, calling for reciprocity in trade and investment, supporting proportionate EU measures if China does not open its domestic market, while also demanding continued human rights pressure on Beijing, the unconditional release of political prisoners, and expressing concern that the Law on Promoting National Unity and Progress could further institutionalize assimilation policies.
2026-10-01
On October 1, the International Service for Human Rights announced that during the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Hong Kong activists Carmen Lau and Anna Kwok spoke to the Human Rights Council about the transnational repression they experienced and retaliatory actions in which their family members were implicated.
2026-09-30
Human Rights in China (HRIC) released its digital rights report for August 2026 on September 30, 2026. The report documents and analyzes in detail the state of digital rights in China's online environment during that month, including speech censorship, online surveillance, and cases of related human rights violations. Through this systematic review, the report aims to reveal to the international community the Chinese authorities' restrictions and crackdowns on citizens' rights in digital space, providing first-hand material for researchers and the public concerned about the state of digital human rights in China.
2026-09-29
Netizen Cyberxinfang said that last year he received petition materials from Yanhu District, Yuncheng, Shanxi. The petitioner alleged that local gangsters colluded with government officials in the long-term gang rape of her granddaughter, and that she was threatened with lifetime imprisonment if she petitioned again. She has since gone missing, and he is now publicly soliciting information about the case.
2026-09-29
On September 29, the South Korean human rights organization Transitional Justice Working Group released a report stating that the consular section of the North Korean embassy in China (Chaoyang District, Beijing) has a secret prison underground, where North Korean nationals who attempted to defect or seek asylum are detained and interrogated before being forcibly repatriated; the operations are coordinated by North Korean security personnel acting under consular cover.
2026-09-28
On September 28, 2026, the U.S. Senate passed the Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act (S.4009), a bipartisan bill introduced by Senators Ted Cruz and Jeff Merkley, by unanimous consent. The bill requires the U.S. President to impose sanctions on foreign individuals who knowingly participate in, assist, or support China's forced organ harvesting, including freezing their U.S. assets, prohibiting transactions, and revoking or denying visas; it directs the Secretary of State to assess whether the Chinese government is systematically engaged in forced organ harvesting and to submit a special report to Congress; and it extends protections to Falun Gong practitioners, Uyghurs, and other prisoners of conscience. The bill was subsequently sent to the House of Representatives for consideration.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Verified ·
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2026-09-28
According to a Sound of Hope report, following the passage of the Falun Gong and Organ Harvesting Victims Protection Act (S.4009) by the 119th U.S. Congress on September 28, 2026, Canadian politicians, Taiwanese diplomats, and experts have voiced their support one after another.各方 believe that the U.S. legislative action carries important exemplary significance and will further push other countries and regions to strengthen related legislation and enforcement work.
2026-09-25
Falun Gong practitioners, Uyghurs, Tibetans, Taiwanese, Hongkongers, and Chinese Americans in the U.S. held or participated in a rally in Washington, with some participants planning to march to the White House and hold a candlelight vigil.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-09-24
U.S. Representative Pat Ryan delivered a speech in Washington, D.C., focusing on solidarity with Falun Gong practitioners and opposition to the related persecution.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-09-24
On September 24, photos of a lecture manuscript displayed on the big screen at Yunnan Normal University circulated on social media, stating that women get a free ride and grow rich without working, which triggered criticism from netizens.
2026-09-23
On September 23, more than 130 mandate holders of UN special procedures and members of human rights treaty bodies issued a joint statement calling on states, international organizations, Interpol, and corporations to take action to prevent and respond to transnational repression.
2026-09-22
New developments have emerged in the case of a 13-year-old girl in Yuncheng, Shanxi who was allegedly raped and whose case was initially refused registration. The case has now been transferred to the procuratorate for review and prosecution, and the discipline inspection department has opened an investigation into the handling police officers for refusing to open a case.
2026-09-22
On September 22, the UK representative at the UN Human Rights Council called for the repeal of Hong Kong's National Security Law and the release of British citizen Jimmy Lai, who has been sentenced.
2026-09-22
On September 22, 2026, according to China Digital Times (CDT), Chinese independent journalist and #MeToo activist Huang Xueqin was released after serving five years in prison. Huang Xueqin had previously been sentenced by the authorities on the charge of "inciting subversion of state power" for her participation in advancing China's #MeToo movement and her attention to social issues. The news of her release drew overseas public attention to the space for civil society in China and to the fighters for women's rights.
2026-09-20
On September 20, the UK government announced the establishment of a national "Combat Misogyny" working group, chaired by the Minister for Women and Equalities, focusing on preventing misogynistic attitudes online, in the workplace, and in communities. The government is also investing 26 million pounds in healthy relationships education in schools and targeted interventions for children, as part of a policy to halve violence against women and girls within a decade.
2026-09-21
U.S. House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Chairman John Moolenaar and other lawmakers introduced a resolution to mark the 8th anniversary of the enforced disappearance of Dr. Gulshan Abbas and called on China to release her immediately and unconditionally.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Verified ·
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2026-09-19
On September 19, volunteer Shangguan Zhengyi reported that a mentally disabled woman, approximately 40 years old, in Yexian, Pingdingshan, Henan, was allegedly brought back from Hainan to cohabitate with a local man when she was 17 years old. The man claimed the woman was born in 1988, but her household registration states 1977. Currently, the woman's identity, the process by which she was taken away, and the authenticity of her household registration remain to be verified, and volunteers are calling on local authorities to intervene and investigate.
2026-09-16
On September 16, Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Balkhi denied in an interview with CBS that the government bans girls from receiving formal education, claiming it is only a "suspension of specific forms of education," defining secret girls' schools in Kabul as "home-based learning," and emphasizing that the government will formulate laws based on its own priorities.
2026-09-10
On September 10, the Beijing Qianqian Law Firm issued a document introducing the women's safety and rights platform 'Feimo'. The project originates from the German Chinese date rape case, integrating SOS one-click help, encrypted evidence preservation, scripted practice for reporting crimes, as well as legal and psychological resources. It does not collect user data and is currently in the internal testing phase.
2026-09-07
According to a BBC report on September 7, 2026, Zou Zhenhao, a massive serial drugging and rapist sentenced to life imprisonment by a UK court, may face additional charges from the British judicial authorities after prosecutors received new criminal allegations involving seven women.
Location: London, United Kingdom ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-09
A Human Rights Watch report says the Chinese Communist Party collects biometric features such as faces, irises, and DNA through cameras, checkpoints, and facial recognition technology, and merges them with ID card data for screening and detention.
2026-09
Sam Brownback, the former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, stated that China's oppression of religion and ethnic minorities has extended beyond its borders, affecting overseas individuals and their families in China, and noted that this involves international obligations undertaken by China.
2026-09
Following his release, Pastor Kim Mingri stated that although China's policies support major religions, the rights of faith communities are not fully guaranteed in actual practice. He called on the international community to pay attention and urge Beijing to release those detained for their religious beliefs.
2026-09
On the eve of Xi Jinping's visit to Washington, Xu Zhiyong's collected works "Beautiful China English Edition" was released at the Georgetown University Law Center, outlining a vision for a free, democratic, and constitutional China.
2026-09
British human rights organization Tibet Watch released a report claiming that Chinese authorities are building an air control system in Tibet, ranging from police drones to anti-drone equipment, drawing the attention of British lawmakers.
2026-09
The course "Protection of Women's Rights in the Digital Age," offered by Pei Yi, an assistant professor at Beijing Institute of Technology, sparked controversy over remarks made in the course selection group and online posts allegedly disparaging men, and was subsequently halted by the university.
2026-08-31
On August 31, 2026, the Chinese human rights organization Chinese Human Rights Defenders issued a statement marking the fourth anniversary of the release of the UN report on Xinjiang, urging the Human Rights Council to overcome obstruction by the Chinese authorities and take investigative and accountability action on crimes against humanity in Xinjiang.
2026-08-21
On August 21, 2026, media reported that a 60-year-old acupuncturist was sentenced to three years and three months for raping an 18-year-old female nurse. Weibo pushed the story onto the trending list under the headline that the victim had not cried out for help, drawing criticism from netizens of victim-blaming.
2026-08-13
On August 13, 2026, a netizen posted on social media that she sought to terminate her pregnancy at a public hospital after suffering domestic violence, but was refused by the hospital on the grounds that her spouse's signature was required, sparking widespread sympathy and controversy.
2026-07-23
Over a thousand Falun Gong practitioners and supporters held a rally and march in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, calling on the international community to pay attention to the Chinese government's transnational repression of Falun Gong.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-07-18
On July 18, 2026, anti-trafficking volunteer Shangguan Zhengyi revealed that an intellectually disabled woman in Mawujiu Town, Renqiu, Hebei had been illegally taken in and controlled by a man for as long as 20 years, with no household registration or identity. When he reported the case to local police, they bucked responsibility and demanded verification of the whistleblower's identity.
2026-07-14
Adam Schiff and Kuang Xiheng introduced the Stop Transnational Repression Act, which would define transnational repression at the federal level and increase criminal penalties, carrying up to 10 years in prison and a $100,000 fine.
2026-07-14
On July 14, 2026, the Ruyang County Court in Henan announced its first-instance judgment in the case of a bridesmaid who was forcibly dragged out of a cabinet and thrown to the ground during wedding pranks, suffering a grade-nine disability. The newlyweds and nine participants in the pranks were ordered to jointly pay more than 230,000 yuan in compensation.
2026-07-01
Beijing authorities have officially implemented the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, drawing attention from the US Congress and human rights organizations.
2026-07-01
Chris Smith and Jim McGovern submitted a bipartisan resolution to the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Judiciary Committee, condemning the Unity Act and the forced assimilation targeting ethnic and religious minorities.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Verified ·
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2026-07
The Falun Gong Protection Act calls for sanctions against individuals suspected of participating in grave human rights violations such as the forced harvesting of organs from Falun Gong practitioners. It has twice been passed by the House of Representatives and is currently awaiting consideration by the Senate.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Verified ·
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2026-07-01
Amnesty International issued a press release criticizing China's Law on Ethnic Unity and Progress for providing a state-level legal framework that infringes the rights of Uyghur, Tibetan and other non‑Han groups.
2026-07-01
On July 1, 2026, Chinese Human Rights Defenders released a report disclosing that authorities in Beihai, Guangxi seriously infringed on the right to defense in the prosecution of the Beijing Zion Church case, obstructed lawyers' access to case files, and that pastoral staff such as Wang Lin and Wu Qiuyu face prolonged detention and harsh detention conditions.
2026-06-30
On June 30, 2026, on the sixth anniversary of the entry into force of the Hong Kong National Security Law, Human Rights Watch released a report criticizing the full mainlandization of Hong Kong's governance structure; the report pointed out that within the year the Hong Kong government empowered police to compel the surrender of electronic passwords, and once again injected HK$5 billion into the national security budget.
2026-06-25
On June 25, 2026, media reported progress in the case of a 13-year-old girl in Yuncheng, Shanxi, who was raped and whose case police had previously refused to file; amid continued online exposure and attention, the criminal suspect involved has been formally placed under criminal detention by police.
2026-06-25
In the late night of June 26, 2026, Kazakh police searched the home of and took away Batikhan, sister of Atajurt founder Serikjan, ruling that she be held in custody for 10 days on suspicion of fraud; lawyers and human rights groups accused the move of being carried out under political pressure from the Chinese side to suppress overseas voices.
2026-06-24
On June 25, 2026, China's State Council Information Office answered questions on the forthcoming Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress. Article 63 of the law provides for overseas accountability, triggering strong doubts from legal circles and human rights groups over its long-arm jurisdiction and lack of legal basis.
2026-06-18
In mid-June 2026, a U.S. senator spoke in Congress, urging the Senate to waive committee consideration and pass Resolution 444, publicly condemning Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), over issues including human rights abuses, the COVID-19 pandemic, and geopolitical threats.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Reported ·
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2026-06-15
Wang Yiyan, a Chinese scholar based in the United States who has long studied China's internet firewall and anti-censorship tools, went missing for nearly two years after returning to China in the summer of 2024; on June 15, 2026, "Chinese Human Rights" issued a statement calling on the Chinese government to disclose his legal status and guarantee his personal safety.
2026-06-12
On June 22, 2026, Radio Free Asia reported that the International Labour Organization adopted the Convention on Decent Work in the Platform Economy, with China voting in favor, but human rights groups pointed out that China's 300 million gig workers still lack independent unions and the right to collective bargaining.
2026-06-11
The international human rights organization "Safeguard Defenders" has released its latest investigation report, revealing that multiple Chinese companies are openly posting commercial advertisements on the short-video platform Douyin, promoting anti-suicide soft-padded living and interrogation facilities custom-built for "retention" facilities under the state supervision system.
2026-06-03
According to information released by the U.S. House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party on October 10, 2026, CCP authorities illegally detained U.S. citizen Min Zin on June 3, 2026. During his detention, the authorities denied him access to a lawyer and cut off his direct contact with his family. The committee stated that it will remain committed to working for the release of Min Zin and other Americans held by the CCP.
2026-05-26
On May 26, 2026, the Sina Weibo account "Xianzi and Her Friends" of Xianzi, the feminist activist who had publicly accused CCTV host Zhu Jun of sexual harassment, was formally banned by the platform on the grounds of violating laws, regulations, and the community convention.
2026-05-19
On May 19, 2026, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International and several other international human rights organizations jointly wrote to the European Parliament delegation about to visit China, urging lawmakers to place human rights at the core, publicly demand the release of detained human rights defenders, and pay attention to the rights of ethnic minorities.
2026-05-13
On May 13, 2026, the German federal government passed a draft amendment to the Criminal Code, stipulating that committing sexual assault or robbery using dangerous means such as date-rape drugs is tantamount to using a dangerous weapon, and raising the statutory minimum sentence substantially from three years to five years.
2026-05-10
On May 10, 2026, on the occasion of artist Gao Shen's 70th birthday in prison, dozens of human rights organizations, including Amnesty International and Chinese Human Rights Defenders, issued a joint statement calling on the Chinese authorities to immediately release Gao Shen, who has been detained over his artistic work, and to lift the exit bans imposed on his family members.
2026-05
In 2026, the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention issued a finding ruling that the Chinese government's detention of Niu Tengyu, the party involved in the Ewsu Wiki case, constituted arbitrary detention, violating his personal liberty and his right to a fair trial, and demanded his immediate release and compensation.
2026-04-19
In the early hours of April 19, a 13-year-old girl in Yanhu District, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, was alleged by her family to have been sexually assaulted by a man. The family stated that the police refused to open a case.
Location: Salt Lake District, Yuncheng ·
Importance II ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-04
In April 2026, RightsCon, the global digital rights conference originally scheduled to be held in Lusaka, Zambia, was abruptly cancelled by the Zambian government. Reports say the move came after pressure from the Chinese embassy on the grounds that the event involved Taiwan-related issues.
2026-03-15
In March 2026, 21-year-old female college student Suling in Beijing was deceived by her family because of her relationship and escorted to a correction facility in Sanmenxia, Henan, where her personal freedom was restricted for 11 days. She was later freed after her boyfriend searched for her across provinces, and the police declined to file a case on the grounds that no crime had occurred.
2026-02-04
On August 5, 2026, the international non-governmental organization Human Rights Watch released a human rights report, pointing out that Chinese authorities continue to intensify strict crackdowns on domestic dissident groups and have extended long-arm jurisdiction and transnational repression tactics overseas.
Location: New York, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2025-10-09
Led by Florida Senator Scott, a resolution targeting multiple crimes by the Chinese Communist Party was officially introduced on October 19, 2025, and after several months, it recently passed the Senate unanimously.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Verified ·
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2024-08-08
After the women's 100m sprint at the Paris Olympics, Afghan athlete Kimia Yousufi showed the camera the slogan on the back of her bib, “Education, Sports, Our Rights”, to protest the Taliban regime's deprivation of Afghan women’s right to education and participation in sports.
2024-07
Gaukas Wang (Wang Yiyan), a US-based Great Firewall and anti-censorship researcher, lost contact with the outside world after returning to China in the summer of 2024 and has been missing since July 2024. Chinese Human Rights issued a statement in June 2026 expressing concern.
1989-06-09
Kim Myeong-il said that he arrived in Beijing in the early morning of June 5, 1989, returned to school after seeing the city paralyzed, and left Beijing on June 9.
1989-06-04
Kim Myeong-il said that on the morning of June 4, 1989, when he was coming down Mount Tai after watching the sunrise, he learned of the shooting in Beijing through a Voice of America broadcast relayed by Mount Tai's loudspeakers.
1981-09-21
In 1981, the Washington Senate unanimously confirmed Sandra Day O'Connor as the first female Supreme Court Justice of the United States.