Historical Events tagged with "wei jingsheng"
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Wei Jingsheng Released for Medical Reasons
Wei Jingsheng, a prominent Chinese pro-democracy activist, was released from prison after nearly 18 years of incarceration, primarily due to concerns regarding his health. Known for his contributions to the Democracy Wall movement in the late 1970s, Wei had been sentenced to multiple terms of imprisonment for his activism. His release followed international attention and calls for reform regarding human rights in China, especially concerning dissidents and prisoners of conscience. Wei’s health issues became a crucial factor in his release, highlighting the intersection of activism, health, and state power in China.
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