Dissident detained in South Korea after fleeing China in rubber boat

The Guardian UK Wednesday 27 May 2026, 07:55 UTC By Amy Hawkins in Beijing 1 min read

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A 68-year-old Chinese dissident, Dong Guangping, has been detained by the South Korean coastguard after attempting to flee China in a rubber boat. He reportedly travelled over 30 hours by sea to reach the shores of South Korea. Dong Guangping has previously attempted to escape following imprisonment for his activism in China.

Dong Guangping has tried to escape on several previous occasions after been jailed for his activism in China

A Chinese dissident has washed up on the shores of South Korea after attempting to flee China in a rubber boat.

Dong Guangping, 68, is in custody in South Korea, having been detained by the coastguard on Monday evening. He is thought to have travelled more than 30 hours by sea to reach the shores of China’s democratic neighbour.

South Korea (LOCATION) China (LOCATION) Dong Guangping (PERSON)

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