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Thailand urged not to cave to China’s extradition request for on the run journalist Bai Zhaodong
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Beijing’s demand for Thailand to hand over journalist Bai Zhaodong has sparked an international outcry as PM Anutin visits China, with UN officials and over 50 rights groups warning deportation could expose him to torture and political persecution.
Key facts
- Beijing’s demand for Thailand to hand over journalist Bai Zhaodong has sparked an international outcry as PM Anutin visits China, with UN officials and over 50 rights groups warning deportation could expose him to torture and political
- RSF says China jails 120 journalists as campaign broadens over Bai and Zhang detention in Thailand today
- Thailand is facing mounting international pressure as Beijing demands the extradition of renowned Chinese investigative journalist Bai Zhaodong while more than 50 global rights organisations, senior United Nations officials and press
- UN joins calls for Thailand to halt Bai Zhaodong deportation as concern grows over refugee detentions
- China confirms extradition request as Thailand remains silent over fate of detained investigative journalist
- Reporter says corruption investigations triggered surveillance, detention and criminal charges in China
Summary
Thailand is facing mounting international pressure as Beijing demands the extradition of renowned Chinese investigative journalist Bai Zhaodong while more than 50 global rights organisations, senior United Nations officials and press freedom groups warn he could face political persecution, arbitrary detention and torture if returned to China.
Rights groups, including senior United Nations officials, are urging Thailand not to deport Chinese investigative journalist Bai Zhaodong as Beijing presses for his extradition.