Prominent #MeToo Activist Huang Xueqin Sentenced to 5 Years in China

A Chinese court sentenced prominent #MeToo activist Huang Xueqin to five years' imprisonment on subversion charges. Alongside her, labour activist Wang Jianbing received a three-year and six-month sentence. Both have been detained by Chinese authorities since September 2021.

Prominent #MeToo Activist Huang Xueqin Sentenced to 5 Years in China
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A Chinese court sentenced leading #MeToo activist Huang Xueqin to five years' imprisonment on subversion charges on Friday, supporters told Reuters.

The co-accused labour activist Wang Jianbing was sentenced to three years and six months in prison, supporters said.

The pair have been detained by Chinese authorities since September 2021.

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