Wang Quanzhang with his wife Li Wenzu and their son in 2015. Photo: AP
Wang Quanzhang with his wife Li Wenzu and their son in 2015. Photo: AP

Chinese ‘709’ rights lawyer Wang Quanzhang stands trial as his wife is forced to stay away

  • Case gets under way almost 3½ years after Wang was detained, and he fires his state-appointed legal representative on the spot
  • Supporters and journalists also barred from entering courthouse

Wang Quanzhang with his wife Li Wenzu and their son in 2015. Photo: AP
Wang Quanzhang with his wife Li Wenzu and their son in 2015. Photo: AP
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