10.31
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·China
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.
10.29
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·China
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.
10.29
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·Beijing
On October 29, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited Peking University, where he was awarded an honorary professorship and delivered a speech. In his address, he mentioned Cai Yuanpei's experience studying in Germany, cited his advocacy for "freedom of thought and inclusiveness," and called for upholding this spirit.
10.23
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·China
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.
10.22
·Verified
·Importance III
·Sources 3
·Washington
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.
10.20
·Verified
·Importance III
·Sources 1
German Chancellor Merz publicly stated that Russia and its allies, from North Korea to Iran, are not only attacking Ukraine but are attacking, even more aggressively, the most precious achievements since World War II, including fundamental values such as human rights, democracy, freedom, and the rule of law. The remarks have drawn widespread attention and discussion from the outside world.
10.19
·Developing
·Importance III
·Sources 1
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.
10.19
·Verified
·Importance III
·Sources 1
On October 19, 2026, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi commented on the situation in France, saying that the French people are demanding comprehensive change, including the right to freedom of assembly, and urged the French president to listen to the demands of the French people for the future.
10.16
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 2
·London
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.
10.15
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·Pakistan
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.
10.15
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·Hong Kong
On October 15, the Hong Kong Pride Parade announced on its official social media account that the Rainbow Market originally scheduled for November 14 had been cancelled, saying the venue provider was temporarily unable to provide the venue. Pink Dot HK had previously been forced to cancel for two consecutive years due to venue problems.
10.08
·Developing
·Importance III
·Sources 1
Zhang Yi, a dissident from Wuhan, was arrested by Chinese Communist Party authorities on suspicion of "inciting secession" after showing a photo of the Dalai Lama to a Tibetan woman at Sera Monastery in Lhasa, Tibet. His family learned on October 8, 2026 that the Lhasa Public Security Bureau had transferred the case to the procuratorate for review and prosecution. Zhang Yi remains detained at the Lhasa Detention Center, and his lawyer has not yet been granted access to the case files.
10.07
·Reported
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·Europe
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.
10.01
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·瑞士日内瓦
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.
2026.10
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·Beijing
Peking University News subsequently published a report on Steinmeier's visit, detailing his activities such as playing table tennis with students and faculty and receiving a signed racket, but made no mention of his speech quoting Cai Yuanpei's principle of 'freedom of thought and inclusiveness.'