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political cartoonist 2015 incitement to subversion Escaped from China to Thailand in 2004, he was granted political asylum by the Canadian Government, but was arrested by Thailand Immigration authorities on illegal entry. In November 2015 he was deported from Thailand at the request of the Chinese authorities and now awaiting trial in custody.
The right of asylum, sometimes called right of political asylum (asylum from Ancient Greek ἄσυλον (ásulon) 'sanctuary'), [1] [2] is a juridical concept, under which people persecuted by their own rulers might be protected by another sovereign authority, such as a second country or another entity which in medieval times could offer sanctuary.
China ( Hong Kong resident) United Kingdom: Hong Kong resident, politician and activist Self Exiled in United Kingdom after China's increasing control over Hong Kong. [54] 2021 Tuhin Das Bangladesh United States: Bengali Writer, Activist Exiled in 2016 for speaking out against Islamic fundamentalism. Granted Asylum in the United States. [55 ...
Wang Liqiang (Chinese: 王立强), or William Wang, is a self-proclaimed former spy for China. In November 2019, Wang sought political asylum in Australia, claiming to be a spy who was involved in the People's Republic of China's intervention in the affairs of Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan. The factual accuracy of his claims has been disputed, and ...
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China: Beijing United States: April 26, 2012 () [citation needed] May 2, 2012 () 6 days Left to go to hospital under unclear circumstances. Was later able to go to the U.S with his family. Roger Pinto: Bolivian Senator; leader of the opposition Political persecution by Government of President Evo Morales Bolivia: La Paz Brazil
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Political Asylum Is Inextricably Linked to American History. Before the American Revolution, commentators characterized the American colonies as a haven for those yearning for liberty.