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‘709’ Survivor Zhang Ren Reflects on China’s Lawyer Crackdown, Calls for Greater Unity
Speaking with Vision Times, Zhang reflected on his experiences during the crackdown, his eventual departure from China, and why he believes overseas lawyers and activists should bolster cooperation in response to Beijing's growing transnational repression
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Self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui jailed for 30 years in US for fraud conviction
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Related coverage for "‘709’ Survivor Zhang Ren Reflects on China’s Lawyer Crackdown, Calls for Greater Unity": The Daily Beast — MTG Offers Wild Theory About Mitch McConnell’s Wife. Libyan News Agency — The Minister of Industry in the Unity Government discusses partnership opportunities and the rehabilitation of struggling companies with a Chinese delegation. Malaysiakini — Amirudin invokes 'Three Kingdoms', urges Johor voters to 'choose Liu Bei, reject Cao Cao'. Vision Times — 11 Years After China’s ‘709 Crackdown,’ Exiled Lawyer Reflects on Its Lasting Impact. AllSides — Self-exiled Chinese billionaire gets 30 years in US prison for fraud conviction. South China Morning Post — Self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui jailed for 30 years in US for fraud conviction