Xu Zhiyong, seen here in a file photo, was released from prison on Saturday after 4½ years. Photo: Handout Xu Zhiyong, seen here in a file photo, was released from prison on Saturday after 4½ years. Photo: Handout
Xu Zhiyong, seen here in a file photo, was released from prison on Saturday after 4½ years. Photo: Handout
China /  Politics

Prominent Chinese rights activist Xu Zhiyong released from prison

Campaigner walks free after four years on same day a memorial service is held for fellow activist Liu Xiaobo

Topic |   Human rights in China
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Updated: 2:11am, 16 Jul, 2017

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Xu Zhiyong, seen here in a file photo, was released from prison on Saturday after 4½ years. Photo: Handout Xu Zhiyong, seen here in a file photo, was released from prison on Saturday after 4½ years. Photo: Handout
Xu Zhiyong, seen here in a file photo, was released from prison on Saturday after 4½ years. Photo: Handout
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