Bangkok, Aug 7, 2026 (AFP) - Chinese activist held in Bangkok finds Canada refuge

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2026-08-07

Chinese activist Zhang Xinyan has arrived in Canada after months living in fear of deportation at a Bangkok detention centre, and supporters say others like her remain under threat in Thailand. Beijing has long sought to clamp down on dissidents overseas, and campaigners accuse authorities in the Southeast Asian country -- where several notable activists have moved over the years -- of complicity in China's efforts. Zhang, 55, told AFP that while......

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