Illegal Detention · Full chronicle and history

US President Trump delivered a speech at the UN General Assembly accusing Iran of funding terrorism, stating that it will never be allowed to possess nuclear weapons and faces a choice between reaching an agreement or total destruction.

Ahead of the US-China leaders' summit, several bipartisan lawmakers told Voice of America that US policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged, supporting Taiwan in maintaining its self-defense capabilities continues to be an important issue for Washington, and emphasizing the maintenance of the cross-strait status quo.

Police in Chonburi Province, Thailand, raided a villa in Bang Lamung District, rescuing three Chinese women who had been lured into companion work, detained, and extorted. Four Chinese suspects were arrested at the scene.

The first-instance trial of the child abduction case involving two children in Zhenxiong County, Zhaotong City, Yunnan Province, was held at the Zhenxiong County People's Court. Numerous parents searching for their missing children gathered outside the court, holding up posters and long banners in support.

The wife of ethnic Chinese American seismologist Chen Youlin, who has been detained in China for nearly two years, stated that the White House has assured her Trump will demand her husband's release during his meeting with Xi Jinping this week.

An article reported that Bian Yuye, former chairman of Jiangsu Dafeng Rural Commercial Bank, was handcuffed behind her back and forced to slap herself over 800 times during her 168-day detention, losing over 30 kilograms. Her infant daughter, who was breastfeeding, was also detained. The article was subsequently deleted.

In January 2024, Shanghai entrepreneur Zheng Shuai was taken away by Shaoyang County police because his company developed VPN software. Citing financial difficulties, the police demanded 100 million yuan to "buy freedom." Although Zheng paid the money, he was still arrested. Currently, at least 64.8 million yuan has been credited to the Shaoyang County treasury. The case involves prolonged detention beyond statutory limits without a verdict, and the implicated Public Security Bureau Director Yin Xiangfeng and others were removed from office in July 2025.

Min Zin, director of a Myanmar think tank, was arrested in June while attending an academic conference in Kunming, charged with espionage and endangering state security. His wife, Sylvia, testified before the U.S. Congress on September 17, calling on Trump to secure her husband's release during his meeting with Xi Jinping next week.

On September 17, volunteer Shangguan Zhengyi exposed that a disabled man in Huguan County, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province, had been illegally held by a foreman and forced to perform hard labor at a cattle farm for over 30 years. The man claims to be from Henan, and his wages were withheld by the foreman, who claimed the man was "picked up." After Shangguan Zhengyi reported the case to the police, local authorities failed to respond within 25 minutes. The man's identity and the details of his confinement are still under investigation.

Xie Weiyaxing, wife of US scholar Mingen who is illegally detained by China, revealed that US consular officials visited Mingen for the fourth time on September 15. He was in good spirits and earnestly requested President Trump to raise this case at the summit.

On September 15, the counselor conducted the fourth home visit for Min Xin. Min Xin was in good mental condition but was very worried about family members and worked hard to exercise and stay healthy.

On September 8, according to Cover News, Li Tuchun, the founder of Choclub, has passed away, and his son Li Shuai confirmed the news. Li Tuchun was detained for about 15 months and ultimately received a non-prosecution decision from the prosecutor's office. Wendi Bo, who was responsible for taking over Choclub that year, was later sentenced to 9 years in prison. In June 2010, Li Tuchun was criminally detained on suspicion of illegally absorbing public deposits, and was released on bail pending trial in September 2011. On January 20, 2012,... #China

The US Secretary of State met with the Japanese Foreign Minister and the South Korean Foreign Minister. The three parties expressed support for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, opposed any unilateral changes to the status quo, and supported Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations.

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.

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.

Experts at a Washington think tank warn that the US and Chinese supply chains are deeply intertwined. Economic competition should establish policy guardrails, enhance transparency, clarify countermeasures, and draw clear boundaries between national security and the economy to avoid miscalculation and accidental escalation.

The Standing Committee of the Hainan Provincial People's Congress issued an announcement removing Cai Chaohui from his posts as Vice Governor and Director of the Public Security Bureau due to a job reassignment.

The Hainan Provincial Government issued an administrative reconsideration decision, ruling that the Hainan Provincial Public Security Bureau's refusal to disclose the allocation details of the 517 million auction funds to Tan Dekui was illegal, but made no compensation ruling.

On November 5, 2024, US-based seismologist Chen Youlin was arrested by state security at the Beijing airport as he prepared to return to the United States after visiting family and lecturing. His wife stated that he has already faced over 100 interrogations and is facing trial on fabricated espionage charges.

Liu Xingtai, former member of the Standing Committee of the Hainan Provincial CPC Committee and Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, fell from power due to suspected severe disciplinary violations and crimes. In August of the same year, he was sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve in the first instance for accepting bribes totaling 316 million yuan.

Dong Changqing, former member of the Party Committee and deputy director of the Hainan Provincial Public Security Department, is suspected of serious disciplinary violations and is under investigation by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.

The Haikou Intermediate Court issued an enforcement ruling, transferring the ownership of the real estate and vehicles under Shanhaiguan Company to the buyer, Guanyang Sitong Company, in accordance with the Civil Procedure Law, and handled the transfer of registration.

Jia Guichen, the major shareholder of Shanhaiguan, was sentenced for suspected illegal fund-raising. The Public Security Department of Hainan Province illegally auctioned land and under-construction projects owned by the Shanhaiguan company valued at 517 million as a whole.

Tan Deku and his partner Jia Guichen jointly acquired Sanya Shanhaiguan Real Estate Co., Ltd. Tan Deku invested funds and served as the project manager in charge of developing the Shanhai Jingyuan residential community.

On June 12, 2010, Li Tucun, the former president and chairman of the board of the former Hunan Taizunai Group, who once pioneered the golden age of Chinese lactic acid bacteria beverages and twice won the CCTV 'Advertising King' title, was formally placed under criminal detention by the Zhuzhou Public Security Bureau of Hunan Province for suspected illegal absorption of public deposits. On July 20 of the same year, his arrest was approved by the Zhuzhou prosecutorial owns. Previously, the Taizunai Group had experienced a broken capital chain due to the Hunan financial storm of 2008 and the gambling agreement crisis with investment banks during its rapid expansion. To save itself, the group had raised funds from employees and distributors as payment reserves. In 2009, the Zhuzhou municipal government led the establishment of Gaoke Dairy Industry to implement trusteeship. During this period, Li Tucun and the trusteeship group and local officials had a heated conflict over corporate control and restructuring plans. After being detained for approximately 15 months, the Tianyuan District People's Procuratorate of Zhuzhou City issued a 'Non-Prosecution Decision' on January 20, 2012, ruling that his borrowing was of the nature of private lending and corporate financing, and did not constitute a crime. Li Tucun was eventually releaseds without charge.