1 year ago
Chinese Student Detained for Supporting Tibetan Rights
A 22-year-old Chinese student named Zhang Yadi, also known as Tara, was detained in China.
She was visiting family when authorities arrested her, accusing her of inciting separatism, a serious charge in China.
This charge is often used against those advocating for minority rights.
She supported Tibetan rights and was a member of a group promoting dialogue between Han Chinese and Tibetans.
She was studying in France and planned to study in London.
Her family appointed lawyer has not been able to meet her.
Zhang Yadi, a Chinese student activist, was detained in China.
She was detained on suspicion of 'inciting separatism'.
The detention occurred around July 31st, and she has had limited contact since.
Zhang supported Tibetan rights and is a member of the Chinese Youth Stand for Tibet.
The charge of 'inciting separatism' carries a maximum prison sentence of 15 years.
- Who
- Zhang Yadi, a 22-year-old Chinese student activist.
- What
- Detained on suspicion of inciting separatism.
- Where
- Changsha, Hunan Province, China
- When
- Detained on July 31st, approximately two months ago.
- Why
- Reportedly due to her support for Tibetan rights.
Human Rights Advocates
Chinese Government
Activism
Human Rights Advocates
Zhang was exercising her right to support a minority group.
Chinese Government
Zhang's actions incited separatism and threatened national security.
Use of Law
Human Rights Advocates
The law is being used to suppress minority rights advocates.
Chinese Government
The law is being used to maintain stability.
Key facts
- Detainee
- Zhang Yadi (Tara)
- Age
- 22
- Charge
- Inciting separatism
- Location of Detention
- Changsha, Hunan Province, China
- Activism
- Supporting Tibetan rights
- Education
- Studied in France, planned master's in London
- Activist Group
- Chinese Youth Stand for Tibet
Sources
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