A human rights lawyer and online activist, Yongpei is serving a 5 year sentence on charges of “inciting subversion of state power.” Yongpei was first detained in October 2019 after a series of social media posts deemed “pro-democracy” and “politically sensitive.” He was found guilty and sentenced in March 2023. In April, his wife filed an appeal application on his behalf, continuing to advocate for his release and share updates on his case via Twitter despite official pressure and censorship.
Yongpei Qin
Is case active: Yes
Designation:Online Commentator
Country:China
Region:Asia-Pacific
Gender:Male
Status:Imprisoned