Zhang Lin, a pro-democracy Chinese writer from Anhui Province, was released on August 12. He was arrested in early 2005 and jailed for the crime of ‘inciting subversion of state power,’ because of his on-line publication of articles.
Zhang’s famous articles include “Thoughts on the Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party,” “The power of language: Nine Commentaries,” and so forth. His articles have won him a Special Award in the 2005 essay competition on the Nine Commentaries, and the 2008 Human Rights award by the Fire of Liberty Organization.
Zhang Lin spoke to the Epoch Times, “Thank you for everyone’s solidarity, support and help. If it weren’t for you, my family might have long gone and I could have died many times.”
Zhang was particularly delighted to meet his wife and daughter immediately after his release. He was grateful for the support and encouragement from his parents and wife. “I love them very much. I am also very grateful to them for their warmth and comfort, especially during the most difficult time of my life; I saw hope in them. I also feel sorry for the suffering they have endured because of me.”
Since Zhang’s imprisonment, his wife Fang Chao picked up the responsibility of caring for his parents and their daughter under all the pressure. She also demonstrated exceptional courage and compassion through her persistent effort to plead for help and support, and to call for awareness and prayers.
