In February 2021, author and blogger Qiu was detained for questioning the Chinese government-reported casualty numbers in an India-China border dispute on Weibo. In May 2021, he was sentenced to eight months in prison and ordered to issue a public apology, in one of the first cases enforcing a law prohibiting “defaming heroes and martyrs.” Qiu was reportedly released in the fall of 2021. no updates since 2021.
Qiu Ziming
Is case active: Yes
Country:China
Region:Asia-Pacific
Gender:Male
Status:Released
Years active:2021