Thailand begins extradition process against Chinese journalist
Rights groups say Bai Zhaodong faces torture risk if returned to China, after Thai prosecutors opened a court proceeding on an extradition request.
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Thai court dismisses detention challenge by Chinese journalist sought by Beijing
A Thai court on Friday dismissed a challenge by a Chinese investigative journalist over his prolonged detention in Bangkok, a day after authorities began proceedings to extradite him to China, his lawyer said. Bai Zhaodong, who is recognised by the United Nations as a refugee, left China in 2023 and arrived the following year in […]
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Thailand begins extradition process against Chinese journalist
Bai Zhaodong, 56, exposed government corruption in China over two decades before leaving in 2023 to escape "mounting persecution from the state", according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Bai, who is recognised by the United Nations as a refugee, arrived in Thailand in 2024 and has been detained in the Southeast Asian country since January 2026, the media rights group says. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said in July that Bai wa…
Reporters Without Borders released its 2025 annual report, stating that China is the world's largest prison for journalists. As of December 1st of that year, the Chinese Communist Party authorities had detained 113 media professionals, while Hong Kong had detained an additional 8, bringing the total to 121. (Reporters Without Borders)
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