HRIC Statement, April 10, 2023
On April 10, 2023, Xu Zhiyong (许志永) and Ding Jiaxi (丁家喜), leaders of the Chinese New Citizens’ Movement, received heavy sentences on charges of “subversion of state power.” Linyi Intermediate People’s Court sentenced Xu to 14 years in prison, plus 4 years of deprivation of political rights, and Ding to 12 years in prison, plus 3 years of deprivation of political rights.
