Gongan is an online commentator with a history of defending democratic rights. He was detained in September 2022 after posting political messages on WeChat as part of a conversation with other human rights defenders. He was sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison on charges of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble” in June 2023.
Gongan Chen
Is case active: Yes
Designation:Online Commentator
Country:China
Region:Asia-Pacific
Gender:Male
Status:Imprisoned
Years active:2023