🇨🇳 #China# I am deeply concerned about the detention of HRDr Zhang Yi, arrested after showing a photo of the Dalai Lama during a visit to Sera Monastery in Lhasa. He remains detained on charges of “inciting separatism.” Peacefully displaying the image of a religious leader cannot constitute a threat to national security. Separatism legislation must not be used to criminalize the exercise of freedom of expression, religion or belief, or legitimate human rights work. I urge the Chinese authorities to review Zhang Yi’s detention and to release him immediately, given the serious concerns that his detention may be linked to the peaceful exercise of his right to defend human rights. Pending his release, his safety, due process guarantees, and access to his family and legal counsel must be fully respected. @ChinaMissionGva @UN_SPExperts

🇨🇳#China# I am receiving disturbing news about the imminent deportation of Chinese HRD, journalist and whistleblower Bai Zhaodong, from Thailand to China. He fled China in November 2023 having been persecuted and criminalized for exposing large scale corruption and financial fraud implicating officials. He remains detained in Bangkok, reportedly in poor health and without adequate medical care. Despite an ongoing resettlement process, his relocation to a safe third country has twice been obstructed. I urge the Thai authorities to immediately halt any deportation proceedings, facilitate his prompt relocation, and ensure his safety and access to adequate healthcare. @ChinaMissionGva @UN_SPExperts