Beijing Lawyer Threatened By Authorities After Traveling to Hong Kong and Attending Protests

Beijing Lawyer Threatened By Authorities After Traveling to Hong Kong and Attending Protests
Beijing lawyer Chen Qiushi as seen in videos he took from Hong Kong demonstrations that he attended, from Aug. 17 to Aug. 20, 2019. Screenshot via WeChat
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Beijing lawyer Chen Qiushi recently traveled to Hong Kong to witness the ongoing protests and shared videos from the site of recent demonstrations on Chinese social media. Soon after, Chinese authorities contacted him and warned that he’ll face consequences.
Chen, 33, received his bachelor degree in law from Heilongjiang University and received his license to practice law in 2014.
Nicole Hao
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Nicole Hao is a Washington-based reporter focused on China-related topics. Before joining the Epoch Media Group in July 2009, she worked as a global product manager for a railway business in Paris, France.
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