Li Zhi (dissident)
Li Zhi | |
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| Born | Dazhou, Sichuan, China |
| Occupation(s) | Civil servant, dissident |
| Known for | Chinese dissident and political prisoner |
Li Zhi () is a former civil servant from Dazhou and a Chinese dissident. In 2003, authorities arrested him after he shared information online regarding corruption at the local level.
Arrest
With the rise of internet usage among Chinese activists, Li authored essays revealing instances of local government corruption. He was taken into custody in Sichuan province in August 2003, formally charged in September with "conspiracy to overthrow state power," and subsequently sentenced in December to eight years for "inciting subversion." His sentencing also referenced his association with the prohibited Democracy Party of China. The Congressional-Executive Commission on China identifies him as a political prisoner. Evidence used in his trial reportedly involved information that Yahoo!'s Hong Kong branch provided to Chinese officials, which was mentioned in the court's decision.
Other cases
Additional political prisoners in the People's Republic of China whose cases involved data supplied by Yahoo! include Shi Tao, Jiang Lijun, and Wang Xiaoning.
See also
External links
- Dissident imprisoned after Yahoo provided evidence to authorities Times article about Li Zhi
- Individual jailed for posting critical remarks online Sydney Morning Herald coverage on Li Zhi