Past activities
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Year 2023
December 27, 2023
HC Newsletter: “圣诞快乐！谢谢与中国抗争者同行又一年” (Chinese). HC provided financial support to 150 Chinese human rights defenders in 2023.
December 10, 2023
Organized the annual Christmas card signing event along with another pro-democracy NGO to support the political prisoners in China and Hong Kong.
September 30, 2023
HC Newsletter: “愿明月也照监牢” (Chinese). HC provided financial support to 108 Chinese human rights defenders in 2023.
August 4, 2023
HC Newsletter: “洪水滔天 人祸连连” (Chinese). HC provided financial support to 84 Chinese human rights defenders in 2023.
August 1, 2023
Joint statement: HC and 80+ NGOs urge Laos to immediately release human rights lawyer Lu Siwei
July 2, 2023
The 29 Principles, Humanitarian China and six other organisations co-hosted the 7th 709 Human Rights Lawyers Day and 2023 Human Rights Lawyers Awards Ceremony in London. Read the statement: “團結各界力量 禁止中共對人權律師迫害行為” (Uniting forces to stop the persecution of human rights lawyers by the Chinese Communist Party).
July, 2023
Submitted a report to Universal Periodic Review of the United Nation Human Rights Council.
July 2023
Dedicated a bench at NYC Central Park to commemorate Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo.
June 12, 2023
Due to personal reasons, Teng Biao had resigned from the board of Humanitarian China. We appreciated his service in the last eight years.
June 3, 2023
Organized sequence of activities along with other local NGOs to commemorate the anniversary of Tiananmen Massacre in San Francisco and New York.
June 2, 2023
HC Newsletter: “三十四年，继续对抗遗忘与谎言” (Chinese). HC provided financial support to 59 Chinese human rights defenders during the first five months of 2023.
April 1, 2023
HC Newsletter: “坐等自由不如起而行动 No more waiting for freedom; rise and act” (Chinese). HC provided financial support to 38 Chinese human rights defenders during the first quarter of 2023.
March 26 2023
Published a YouTube video for tributes and prayers to veteran political prisoner Hu Shigen upon his release.
March 11, 2023
“Art For Humanity” exhibit in Boston to raise awareness of the human rights situations in China. Proceeds were donated to Humanitarian China and Institute For China’s Democratization.
February 2023
President of HC, Zhou Fengsuo, became the Executive Director of Human Rights in China in February 2023. The work of the two organizations are complementary.
February 3, 2023
HC Newsletter: “We don’t want to be disappeared” (Chinese and English). HC provided financial support to 19 Chinese human rights defenders in January.
Year 2022
December 22, 2022
HC Newsletter: 人道中国祝您圣诞快乐！(Chinese). HC provided financial support to 165 Chinese human rights defenders this year.
December 10, 2022
Organized the annual Christmas card signing event along with another pro-democracy NGO to support the political prisoners in China and Hong Kong.
November 30, 2022
HC hosted a screening of The HongKonger in Taipei in solidarity with Jimmy Lai, Apple Daily founder, who has been detained for two years in Hong Kong and still faces a life sentence under the National Security Law imposed by the Chinese regime.
November 5, 2022
HC Newsletter: 他们对独裁者习近平说不！(Chinese). HC provided financial support to 135 Chinese human rights defenders so far this year.
October 10, 2022
HC Newsletter: 中共“20大”前夕，极端防疫、强力维稳、恶性事件频发 (Chinese). HC provided financial support to 123 Chinese human rights defenders so far this year.
October, 2022
HC extended the crypto currency donation channel to accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, USD Coin and Tether.
August 13, 2022
HC Newsletter: “Today is your day of suffering and also your day of glory” (Chinese and English). HC provided financial support to 50 Chinese human rights defenders from May to July 2022.
August 4, 2022
Along with other organizations and individuals, HC Initiated a paper contest for Chinese Constitution design after future democratization.
July 9, 2022
HC and various organizations based in Hong Kong, Taiwan and the United States held the 6th Annual International Human Rights Lawyer Day Online Conference to commemorate the 709 crackdown.
June 3, 2022
HC and other pro-democracy organizations held a candlelight vigil in San Francisco to commemorate the Tiananmen Massacre (photo).
June, 2022
HC partnered with other activists to establish a June 4th exhibit at the Victims of Communism Museum in Washington, DC.
May 23, 2022
HC Newsletter: The Crackdown Continues, 33 Years after Tiananmen (Chinese and English). HC provided financial support to 16 Chinese human rights defenders from March to April 2022.
March 19, 2022
HC Newsletter: Appalling abuses overshadow Olympic glory (Chinese and English). From January to February 2022, HC provided financial support to 39 human rights defenders in China.
February 2, 2022
More than 10 thousands of rare banned books were rescued from Hong Kong. They will be curated in the future June 4th Museum and shared with university libraries.
January 2, 2022
HC Newsletter: New Year greetings from Humanitarian China (English). In 2021, we provided financial support to 154 human rights defenders (111 mainland China; 43 Hong Kong).
Year 2021
December 11, 2021
HC and other local organizations held the annual Christmas card signing event in San Francisco for the political prisoners in mainland China and Hong Kong (text, photo).
December 10, 2021
On International Human Rights Day, HC joined other multi-ethnic local organizations in San Francisco protesting against the 2022 Beijing Olympics Game (text, photo: 1, 2).
November 30, 2021
HC participated in the global Giving Tuesday campaign to raise funds to support political prisoners in mainland China and Hong Kong.
October, 2021
HC Newsletter: The bravest are locked up, starving (Chinese and English)
October 1, 2021
HC and other multi-ethnic local organizations protested against the Chinese government’s human rights violation in San Francisco on its National Day (photo: 1, 2).
August, 2021
HC newsletter: Keeping the flame burning (Chinese and English)
July 1, 2021
HC and other multi-ethnic local organizations held a protest against CCP’s human rights violation at Chinese Consulate in San Francisco on its 100th anniversary (text, photo).
June 2021
HC newsletter: Remember Tiananmen Massacre (Chinese and English)
June 3, 2021
HC and other local organizations held a candlelight vigil in San Francisco to commemorate the Tiananmen Massacre (text, photo).
June 3-4, 2021
HC hosted a 24-hour live stream commemoration event from 8 pm 3 June to 8 pm 4 June (Beijing time) to honor those who gave their lives to democracy and freedom in 1989.
April 2021
HC newsletter: China: 12 Stories of Sacrifice and Perseverance (Chinese and English)
February 2021
HC issued a newsletter on Chinese New Year Eve.
February 17, 2021
Humanitarian China cosigned a joint NGO letter to urge the Biden administration to make human rights a priority in US-China policy.
January 8, 2021
Humanitarian China and 30+ organizations around the world issued a joint statement to condemn the arrests of over 50 pro-democracy figures in Hong Kong.
Year 2020
December 2, 2020
Humanitarian China participated in the worldwide “Giving Tuesday” campaign for the second year. Combining Facebook and other channels, we exceeded the goal of $30,000. Thanks for your support.
November 15, 2020
HC released a 10-minute video to tell the stories of our beneficiaries and volunteers.
September 30, 2020
In the last four months, HC provided financial support for 25 cases in China and 2 cases for Hong Kong protesters.
July 7, 2020
HC and various organizations based in Hong Kong, Taiwan and the United States held the 4th Annual International Human Rights Lawyer Day Conference to commemorate the 709 crackdown.
June 11, 2020
After the online memorial, Zoom shut down the account of the organizer. The same thing happened to two other prominent activists, one of them is based in Hong Kong. The three are working together to file a lawsuit against Zoom’s censorship.
June 3, 2020
Due to Covid-19 limitation, the annual memorial activities for the Tiananmen were held in an alternative format. HC and other local organizations conducted a flower offering ceremony in the San Francisco Bay Area.
May 31, 2020
HC collaborated with other human rights organizations to hold a Zoom based memorial gathering for the Tiananmen Massacre. Participants included activists in mainland China and the United States.
May 31, 2020
In the last four months, HC provided financial support for 24 cases in China and 18 cases for Hong Kong protesters.
April, 2020
Humanitarian China continued to donate N95 and KN95 masks to medical facilities in New York Metropolitan Area, including Bayada Home Health Care (Saddle Brook, NJ), Holy Name Medical Center (Teaneck, NJ), Trinitas Medical Center (Elizabeth, NJ), Maimonides Medical Center (Brooklyn, NY), Overlook Medical Center (Summit, NJ), etc.
April 10, 2020
Humanitarian China along with local activists delivered 4000 face masks to St. Rose Hospital in Hayward, CA, our home base. Majority of the funding came from local supporters.
April 2, 2020
Humanitarian China again delivered 1000 N95 masks to four hospitals in New Jersey and one hospital in Connecticut.
April 1, 2020
Humanitarian China delivered 2160 N95 masks, our second batch of mask donation, to Afya Foundation. They provide crucial support to medical staff fighting COVID-19 on the frontline.
March 30, 2020
Humanitarian China donated 2000 face masks to Valley Medical Center Foundation in Silicon Valley. This is first batch of our continuing support to the medical staff fighting at the frontline against coronavirus pandemic.
March 22, 2020
Since late last year, Humanitarian China provided financial aid to students and protesters facing persecution and hardship due to their participation of the anti-extradition movement in Hong Kong. As of today, 12 cases received our support.
Year 2019
December 8, 2019
Humanitarian China and Chinese Democracy Education Foundation held a Christmas Card signing event in San Francisco Bay Area for prisoners of conscience in China and Hong Kong. Report: RFA (1, 2), Epoch Times, Facebook Live (1, 2), photo (1, 2).
October 16, 2019
Zhou Fengsuo was invited by a student organization to speak at Harvard University. His talk covered the protests in Hong Kong and the political situation in China since the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre. Report: NTDTV.
September 5, 2019
As of September 3, 2019, we have received $19,718.60 for the donation campaign for humanitarian aid in Hong Kong.
July 13, 2019
At the second anniversary of his passing, Humanitarian China issued a statement to commemorate Liu Xiaobo and provided details about his bronze bust commission and its permanent home at DOX Centre for Contemporary Art, Prague. Humanitarian China is also working with Art for Amnesty to erect Liu Xiaobo statues elsewhere.
June 2, 2019
At the eve of the 30th anniversary of Tiananmen Massacre, the DOX Contre for Contemporary Art in Prague, Czech Republic, decided to be the permanent home the sculpture of Liu Xiaobo. The sculpture was initiated and funded by Humanitarian China and created by Czech contemporary sculptor Marie Seborova.
May 26, 2019
Humanitarian China was honored by Visual Artists Guild in an event to commemorate the Tiananmen Massacre and to celebrate the fall of the Berlin Wall and freedom for Eastern Europe.
May 23, 2019
Zhou Fengsuo and other Tiananmen Massacre survivors met President Tsai Ing-Wen in Taiwan. He thanked the support from the Taiwan society and looked forward to promote a democratic China together. Report: RFA.
May 11, 2019
Humanitarian China and China Democracy Party presented the second Yu Zhijian Memorial Award to Dong Yaoqiong (董瑶琼) and Liu Yanli (刘艳丽). Report: Beijing Spring, video.
May 7, 2019
Humanitarian China, the PEN World Voices Festival and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine co-presented a celebration of Tiananmen’s legacy with poetry and song.
April 3, 2019
Zhou Fengsuo, president of Humanitarian China, joined a panel discussion at Wesleyan University on the May Fourth Movement in 1919 and the Tiananmen Student Movement in 1989. Report: Wesleyan Argus, Twitter.
March 6, 2019
Asian American Art Center transferred over 100 June 4th artworks to Humanitarian China. Thanked Asian American Art Center for preserving them for almost 30 years. Humanitarian China is planning a multi-city tour to display these artworks in United States. Report: VOA, RFA, World Journal.
February 23, 2019
President of Humanitarian China spoke at the opening ceremony of the June 4th Monument at the Liberty Sculpture Park in Southern California. It marked the 100-day counter-down of the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre. Report: RFA, DW, VOA.
Year 2018
December 9, 2018
Humanitarian China and Chinese Democracy Education Foundation held a Christmas Card signing event in San Francisco Bay Area for prisoners of conscience in China. Report: RFA, Epoch Times, NTDTV, Sound of Hope, World Journal, Facebook Live (1, 2, 3, 4, 5), photo.
October, 2018
Humanitarian China will acquire the Tiananmen Square collection from Asian American Art Centre in New York. It includes about 100 pieces of artworks. We will cooperate with artists Chen Weiming (陈维明) and others to preserve them for the future generation.
September 30, 2018
During the third quarter of 2018, Humanitarian China had delivered financial support to 16 cases in China.
July 30, 2018
We are ready to accept bitcoin and other crpytocurrencies donation.
July 8, 2018
Humanitarian China and 19 human rights organizations in US, France, Taiwan and Hong Kong held the 2nd anniversary of “China Human Rights Lawyers Day” in New York. The “709 Rights Defense Lawyer Award” was presented to Gao Zhicheng (高智晟) and Wang Quanzhang (王全璋). Report: RFA, Epoch Times. Photo, video, twitter, keynote address (English, Chinese).
June 30, 2018
During the second quarter of 2018, Humanitarian China had delivered financial support to 15 cases in China.
June 3, 2018
A candlelight vigil was held in San Francisco China Town to commemorate the June 4 Massacre. Report: text (World Journal), video (NTDTV, Epoch Times), audio (RFA), photo (1, 2), recording.
June 3, 2018
A seminar was held to discuss the past, the present and the future of 1989 pro-democracy movement. Report: text (Epoch Times), video (Epoch Times), photo, recording (1, 2).
June 3, 2018
As part of the June 4 Massacre memorial activities, a protest was held at Chinese Consulate in San Francisco. Then participants marched to China Town to raise awareness about human rights violation in China. Report: text (Sing Tao), photo.
May 28, 2018
Humanitarian China joined other local Human Rights groups to commemorate the 29th anniversary of June 4 Massacre in San Francisco Bay Area. The cleansing of the statue of Goddess of Democracy kicked off the sequence of memorial activities. Report: text (Sound of Hope), video (NTDTV), audio (RFA).
May 19, 2018
Humanitarian China presented the first Yu Zhijian Memorial Award to Wang Mo (王默) who is currently imprisoned by the Chinese government. Report: audio (RFA 1, RFA 2), video, photo.
March 31, 2018
During the first quarter of 2018, Humanitarian China had delivered financial support to 28 cases in China.
Year 2017
December 16, 2017
Humanitarian China and other Bay Area human rights activists demanded the release of Huayong who was detained by the Chinese authority after documenting the widespread destruction to remove the so called “low-end population” from Beijing. Report: RFA, Facebook.
December 10, 2017
On this International Human Rights Day, along with the 31th Award Ceremony of Chinese Democracy Education Foundation, Humanitarian China celebrated its 10th anniversary in Los Angeles. Report: Epoch Times, Facebook Live, photo (1, 2).
December 9, 2017
Humanitarian China and Chinese Democracy Education Foundation held a Christmas Card signing event in San Francisco Bay Area for prisoners of conscience in China. Report: RFA, Epoch Times, Facebook Live, photo.
December 9, 2017
Humanitarian China released a 10th anniversary video to describe its mission, founding and operation.
November 14, 2017
A total of $5,031.22 has been collected for the Liberty Trek donation campaign initiated by He Anquan.
Year 2016
June 4, 2016
A candlelight vigil was held in Portsmouth Square to commemorate the June 4 Massacre. Report: text (RFA, Epoch Times), video (NTDTV, Sing Jai 1, Sing Jai 2), photo, audio.
June 4, 2016
Humanitarian China joined other local Human Rights groups to commemorate the 27th anniversary of June 4 Massacre in San Francisco Bay Area. A symposium was held to tell the truth of history by ex-officials. Report: video (NTDTV), photo.
June 1, 2016
With the assistance of the Humanitarian China, the Tso Ming Sing Foundation has made a substantial donation to the Tiananmen Mothers recently. It is the largest single donation that the Tiananmen Mothers have received over the past 27 years.
April 4, 2016
On Ching Ming Festival, Humanitarian China and other local activists paid homage to the victims of 66 years of Chinese Communist Party rule at the Goddess of Democracy in San Francisco. Report: RFA, Bay Voice.
March 12, 2016
Humanitarian China will help to collect the donation for Sparrow Future Charitable Fund which is an education fund for children in China whose parents are human rights activists or human rights lawyers.
January, 2016
Humanitarian China releases its annual report for 2015.
Year 2015
December, 2015
Humanitarian China had issued about 100 small aid to those persecuted in China and helped 14 families who settled overseas in this year.
December 19, 2015
Humanitarian China along with other human rights organizations in Boston Area held a Christmas Card signing event for prisoners of conscience in China. Report: Epoch Times.
December 13, 2015
Humanitarian China and Chinese Democracy Education Foundation held a successful Christmas Card signing event in San Francisco Bay Area for prisoners of conscience in China. Report: FB, RFA, World Journal, NTDTV, Epoch Times.
December 6, 2015
Humanitarian China and China Change held a Christmas Card signing event in the Greater DC area for prisoners of conscience in China. Report: RFA.
October 23, 2015
The home of Shao Jiang, a human rights activist, was searched after he was arrested outside a London reception for President Xi Jinping. Fengsuo Zhou and other local activists protested at British Consulate General in San Francisco.
October 6, 2015
Fengsuo Zhou, the co-founder of Humanitarian China, participated in the rescue effort of Bao Zhuoxuan, the son of rights lawyer Wang Yu. He went to Bangkok, Thailand to receive Bao Zhuoxuan escaping from Myanmar. Unfortunately this rescue attempt failed. Report: The Guardian, Bo Wen Press.
September 10, 2015
A total of $17.122.53 has been collected for the Chinese Human Rights Lawyers’ Fund.
July 15, 2015
In light of the recent crack down on rights lawyers, Humanitarian China has established Chinese Human Rights Lawyers’ Fund and is encouraging people to donate.
July 12, 2015
Humanitarian China and other local organizations protested against the nationwide crackdown on human rights lawyers at Chinese Consulate in San Francisco. Report: RFA 1, RFA 2, Vice.
April-June 2015
Humanitarian China and China Change launched a joint donation drive for Gao Yu. Thanks for your generous support! We have received 71 donations with a total of $12,297.35. Humanitarian China will match the same amount and transfer the fund to Gao Yu’s family for legal, medical and nutrition expenses. Here is the donation report.
June 3, 2015
A candlelight vigil was held in Portsmouth Square to commemorate the June 4 Massacre. Report: text (RFA, Epoch Times, World Journal, Sing Tao, sfnewsfeed.us), video (KTSF, Epoch Times), photo (Live Journal).
May 31, 2015
Humanitarian China joined other local Human Rights groups to commemorate the 26th anniversary of June 4 Massacre in San Francisco Bay Area. A symposium was held to highlight “the imprisoned 89 generation”. Report: text (RFA, World Journal, Epoch Times 1, Epoch Times 2), video (KTSF, NTDTV).
May 25, 2015
The cleansing of Goddess of Democracy rolled out this year’s commemoration of June 4 Massacre. Report: Epoch Times (text, video), NTD TV.
April 6, 2015
So far in this year, Humanitarian China had provided financial support to 30 cases for those suffer from political and religious prosecution in China.
February 2, 2015
Considering the increasingly harsh crackdown on dissidents receiving overseas assistance, Humanitarian China will stop disclosing the names of the recipients of our humanitarian aids. Instead, we will report our work with statistics periodically.
January 1, 2015
Welcome Yaxue Cao-Ritter (曹雅學), the co-founder of the influential human rights web site chinachange.org, to join the board of Humanitarian China.
Year 2014
December 31, 2014
Humanitarian China releases its annual report for 2014.
December 21, 2014
Humanitarian China along with other concerned citizens held a successful Christmas Card signing events in the Greater DC area for prisoners of conscience in China. Report: RFA.
December 13, 2014
Humanitarian China along with other human rights organizations in Bay Area held a Christmas Card signing events for prisoners of conscience in China. Report: RFA, Epoch Times, NTDTV.
October 12, 2014
Socked by the news about extremely harsh sentence of a moderate and rational Uighur academic, Ilham Tohti, on charges of “separatism”, Humanitarian China strongly protests such political persecution. A donation campaign for Ilham Tohti had been set up.
Thanks for your enthusiastic support! Phase I of the campaign had collected $5429.63. With $5000 match fund from Humanitarian China, the total is $10429.63. Here is the donation report.
January-July, 2014
Thanks for the help of Friends of Conscience (良心之友) in Hong Kong, Humanitarian China had delivered financial aids to the following dissidents and families in the first half of this year.
- Qu Fengbiao (欧彪峰): Detained for 5 days in May 2014 after paying respect to tomb of Li Wangyang (李旺陽).
- Jia Pin (贾榀): Detained in April 2013 after publicly demanding authority to stop political prosecution.
- Wang Mo (王默): Detained in June 2014 after publicly supporting other arrested netizens.
- Wang Cang (王藏): Evicted the eighth times in 9 months by landlord under the pressure of authority in July 2013.
- Deng Chuanbin (邓传彬): Taken by police in June 2014.
- Hu Jia (胡佳): Attacked and injured by a group of unidentified personnel in July 2014.
- Liu Shihui (刘士辉): Formally detained in May 2014 for “disturbing public order” and forced back to home town under house arrest.
- Liu shasha (刘沙沙): Seriously wounded by police in March 2013.
- Wang Cheng (王成): His lawyer license was revoked in June 2014 without notice.
- Zhu Gengsheng (朱更生): Released in April 2011 after 22 years of imprison for “counter-revolutionary arson” in June 4th massacre in Beijing.
- Zhang Baosheng (张宝成): Appeal for 2 years sentence was declined on June 2014 after demanding officials to disclose personal assets in Beijing.
- Wang Yonghong (王永红): Posted bail on November 2013 after demanding officials to disclose personal assets in Beijing.
- Yuan Dong (袁冬): Appeal for one and half year sentence was declined on April 2014 after demanding officials to disclose personal assets in Beijing.
- Qi Chonghuai (齐崇怀): Sentenced to 4 years in 2008 after exposing local government corruption. Re-sentenced to 12 years in 2011 after exposing prison oppression.
- Xie Zhangfa (谢长发): Sentenced to 13 years in 2009 for “subversion of state power”.
- Liu Xianbin (刘贤斌): Sentenced to 10 years in 2011 for “inciting subversion of state power”.
- Xie Fulin (谢福林): Sentenced to 6 years in 2010 for “theft”. His health deteriorates greatly in recent months.
- Liu Benqi (刘本琦): Sentenced to 3 years on January 2014 after detained for one and half years for “inciting subversion of state power”.
- Ren Ziyuan (任自元): Sentenced to 10 years in 2006 for “subversion of state power”.
- Yang Tianshui (杨天水): Sentenced to 12 years on 2006 for “subversion of state power”.
- Chen Wei (陈卫): Sentenced to 9 years on 2011 for “inciting subversion of state power”.
- Xu Wanping (许万平): Sentenced to 12 years on 2005 for “inciting subversion of state power”. Early released in April 2014.
- Liu Jiacai (刘家财): Trialed behind closed doors in July 2014 for “inciting subversion of state power”.
- Li Huanjun (李焕君): Formally arrested in August 2013 for “disturbing public order”.
- Tan Zuoren (谭作人): Sentenced to 5 years in February 2010 for “inciting subversion of state power”. Completed sentence in March 2014.
- Chen Xi (陈西): Sentenced to 10 years in December 2011 for “inciting subversion of state power”.
- Zhu Yufu (朱虞夫): Sentenced to 7 years in February 2012 for “subversion of state power”.
- Zhao Zhenjia (赵振甲): Formally charged for “disturbing public order” in July 2013, 2 months after released from one and half year force labor. Prosecutors sent the case back to police for supplementary investigation in November 2013.
- Chen Fengjiang (陈凤强): Trailed behind closed doors in May 2014 for “abandonment”.
- Zhang Lin (张林): Trialed in December 2013 for “disturbing public order”.
- Wang Dengchao (王登朝): Sentenced to 11 years in November 2013 after appeal for “corruption” and “obstruction of public affairs”.
- Zhao Changqing (赵常青): Sentenced to two years and six months in April 2014 for “disturbing public order”.
- Gu Yimin (顾义民): Sentenced to 18 months in March 2014 for “inciting subversion of state power”.
- Yuan Xiaohua (袁小华): Formally arrested in July 2013 for “inciting overthrow of government”.
- Liu Ping (刘萍): Sentenced to 6 years and 6 months in June 2014 for “disturbing public order”.
- Li Wenxi (李文习)/Ren Lacheng (任拉成): Li was sentenced to 2 years in June 2013 for “illegal business”. Ren: 5 years.
- Zhao Fengsheng (赵枫生): Trialed in June 2014 for “inciting overthrow of government”.
- Yin Weihe (尹卫和): Trialed in January 2014 for “disturbing public order”. Not yet sentenced.
- Wang Fulei (王福磊): Released in July 2014 after detained for 7 days after publicly supporting a disappeared activist Zhang Shengyu(张圣雨).
- Sui Muqing (隋牧青): Formally investigated by authority in July 2014 after protesting the judge’s bias in a case representing another civil rights lawyer.
- Kong Youping (孔佑平): Should be released in December 2013 after completing 10 year sentence for “subversion of state power”.
- Ni Yulan (倪玉兰): Released on October 2013 after two and a half year imprisonment.
- Wei Qin (魏勤): Sentenced to 2 years and 3 months in September 2013 for “disturbing public order”.
- Yang Kuang (楊匡): Sentenced to 8 months in May 2014 for “illegal crossing border”.
- Lu Yuyu (卢昱宇): Detained for 10 days in April 2012 after demanding officials to disclose personal assets.
- Yang Zili (楊子立): Released in March 2009 after completing 8 years sentence for “subversion of state power”.
- Yuan Cai (緣才): Briefly detained in March 2014 when supporting civil rights lawyers in the Jian Sanjiang (建三江) incident.
- Tang Jingling (唐荊陵): Formally arrested in June 2014 for “inciting overthrow of government”.
- Yuan Xinting (袁新亭): Formally arrested in June 2014 for “inciting overthrow of government”.
- Wang Qingying (王清營): Formally arrested in June 2014 for “inciting overthrow of government”.
- Luo Xianyang (罗向阳): Detained for 10 days in June 2014 after publicly supporting other arrested activists.
- Xie Wenfei (谢文飞): Detained in June 2014 after publicly supporting other arrested activists.
- Zhang Wanhe (张皖荷): Released in May 2014 after detained for 30 days for “disturbing public order”.
- Yang Chong (杨崇): Kidnapped and beaten by unknown personnel in January 2014 while helping others to fight for their rights.
- Wu Bin (吳斌): Detained in May 2014 for a month for “disturbing public order”.
- Wang Rongqing (王榮清): Sentenced to 6 years in 2009 for “subversion of state power”. Passed away in July 2014.
- Liang Songji (梁頌基): Trialed in July 2014 for “obstructing public affairs”.
- Chen Yunfei(陈云飞): Beaten by police in July 2014 after not cooperating with the investigation of Tang Jingling (唐荆陵).
- Lin Bin (林斌): Protested outside of police detention center along with human rights lawyers from all parts of China to support Ten gentlemen of Zhengzhou (郑州十君子) for several days.
June 3, 2014
Fengsuo Zhou returned to Tiananmen Square to commemorate June 4 massacre. He was detained and deported shortly after. (VOA, DW, NTD-TV, NY Times)
May-June, 2014
“June 4” 25th anniversary activities in San Francisco Bay Area: Cleansing of Goddess of Democracy (NTD-TV); Civil Rights Symposium (Epoch Times); Tiananmen University Inauguration (NTD-TV, RFA, RFI); Candlelight vigil (NTD-TV, RFA, Epoch Times, Sing Tao, World Journal); Documentary screening (RFA, NTD-TV).
April 5, 2014
There is a new way to support the causes of Humanitarian China. By shopping at AmazonSmile as usual! Amazon will give 0.5% of the price to Humanitarian China.
March 24, 2014
Congratulate George Ge (葛洵), a veteran Human Rights activist, to be elected to be the President of Humanitarian China.
Year 2013
December 31, 2013
Funding of Humanitarian China comes from individual supporters entirely. In 2013, it is the first time that more than 30% of the donation is from supporters beyond our board members. It is a great encouragement for us. We would like to thanks again for all your support.
December 8, 2013
Humanitarian China along with other human rights organizations in Bay Area held a Christmas Card signing events for prisoners of conscience in China. Report: Bay Voice, Epoch Times, RFA, World Journal.
September-October, 2013
Humanitarian China provided financial aids to several dissidents who had been prosecuted by the government recently.
- Zhang Baosheng (张宝成): Formally arrested on May in Beijing after demanding officials to disclose personal assets.
- Wang Yonghong (王永红): Detained on April in Beijing after demanding officials to disclose personal assets.
- Yuan Dong (袁冬): Formally arrested on May in Beijing after demanding officials to disclose personal assets.
- Qi Chonghuai (齐崇怀): Sentenced to 4 years in 2008 after exposing local government corruption. Resentenced to 12 years in 2011 after exposing prison oppression.
- Xie Zhangfa(谢长发): Sentenced to 13 years in 2009 for “subversion of state power”.
- Hua Chunhui (华春辉)/ Wang Yi (王譯): Sentenced to forced labor due to opinions in Twitter. Still harassed by National Security (国保) constantly.
- Xie Fulin (谢福林): Sentenced to 6 years in 2010 for “theft”. His health deteriorates greatly in recent months.
- Ren Ziyuan (任自元): Sentenced to 10 years in 2006 for “subversion of state power”.
- Yang Tianshui (杨天水): Sentenced to 12 years on 2006 for “subversion of state power”.
- Ni Yulan (倪玉兰): Released on October after two and a half year imprisonment.
- Xue Mingkai (薛明凯): Just released on September 15 after two and half year sentence. Detained again on Septmeber 18.
- Liu Jiacai (刘家财): Formally arrested on September for “disturbing public order”.
- Li Huanjun (李焕君): Formally arrested on August for “disturbing public order”.
- Zhu Juru (朱菊如): Constantly harassed and illegally detained by police.
- Yu Yunfeng (于云峰): Detained again one month after released from 2 year of force labor.
- Yan Bojun (颜伯钧): Self internal exile to escape political prosecution after demanding officials to disclose personal assets.
- Zhao Zhenjia (赵振甲): Formally arrested for “disturbing public order” in July, 2 months after released from one and half year force labor.
September 19, 2013
Jing Zhao and Morton Sklar met with Yahoo senior officials to discuss the abuses in Yahoo Human Rights Fund management.
September 12, 2013
Humanitarian China provided financial support to Hong Kong Alliance (支聯會) for a permanent June 4 Memorial Museum (六四紀念館) in Hong Kong.
July-August, 2013
Humanitarian China provided financial aids to several dissidents who had been prosecuted by the government in the recent months. Most were active online.
- Gu Yimin (顾义民): Arrested due to applying for a June 4 rally.
- Zheng Qiuwu (郑酋午): Formally arrested on July 5 for “selling poison food”.
- Yuan Fengchu (袁奉初): Formally arrested on July 17 for “inciting overthrow of government”.
- Huang Yonghua (黄勇华): Arrested on June 2 and released on June 15.
- Yuan Xiaohua (袁小华): Formally arrested on July 17 for “inciting overthrow of government”.
- Liu Ping (刘萍): Formally arrested on June 4 and went to court on July 18 for “illegal assembly”.
- Zheng Yichun (郑贻春): Released in December 2011 after 7 years in prison for “inciting overthrow of government”.
- Huang Weidong (黄伟东)
- Sun Lin (孙林): Arrested in April.
- Huang Wenxun (黄文勋): Formally arrested on July 17 for “inciting overthrow of government”.
- Li Wenxi (李文习)/Ren Lacheng (任拉成): Li was sentenced to 2 years in prison for “illegal business” on June 17. Ren: 5 years.
July 23, 2013
Jing Zhao dismissed the lawsuit against Yahoo regarding the mismanagement of its Human Rights Fund. Yahoo agreed to meet and listen to his views and concerns at a later time.
June 27, 2013
Humanitarian China assisted the daughter of Qi Zhiyong (齐志勇), a victim of June 4 Massacre, to study in United States.
June 25, 2013
Qian Wu, President of Humanitarian China, on behalf of Jing Zhao, presented Zhao’s Human Rights proposal at Yahoo Shareholders meeting. It is significant that the proposal received 32% supporting votes from shareholders this year.
June 2, 2013
Humanitarian China joined other local Human Rights groups to commemorate the 24th Anniversary of June 4 Massacre in San Francisco Bay Area. Again, “second generation of June 4” played an important role. Report: KTSF, RFA, Epoch Times.
May, 2013
Humanitarian China provided financial aids to assists the earthquake victims in Yaan (雅安), Sichuan province. Thanks to local volunteers, child clothing was delivered as gifts of Children Festival.
April, 2013
Humanitarian China provided financial aids to the families of veteran human rights activist Zhao Changqing (赵常青) and Hou Yan (侯欣).
April 12, 2013
Jing Zhao’s Human Rights proposal was accepted into Goldman Sachs Proxy Statement. It will be discussed and voted in shareholder meetings in Salt Lake City in May 23.
March, 2013
Humanitarian China provided financial aids to political prisoners: Zhang Huaiyang (张怀阳), Yang Chong (楊崇), Liu shasha (刘沙沙), Zhu Gengsheng (朱更生).
March, 2013
Humanitarian China provided financial aids to the family of June 4 victim Wu Guofeng (吴国锋).
March 3, 2013
The families of Zhu Yufu (朱虞夫) went to United States to appeal for rescue. Humanitarian China provided financial support.
Year 2012
December, 2012
Here is a list of people/projects we provided support in 2012, including more than 40 families suffered from political and religious prosecution by the Chinese government.
June 4, 2012
Humanitarian China assisted Zheng Fang (方政) attending June 4 memorial activities in Hong Kong. Text: 1, 2, 3, 4. Image: 1, 2. Video: 1, 2.
June 3, 2012
Humanitarian China and other human rights organizations in Bay Area held a candlelight vigil/concert to commemorate the 23th anniversary of June 4 Massacre. The “second generation of June 4” played an important role the first time. Reports: RFA, Sing Tao, World Journal, Epoch Times (1, 2).
April 30, 2012
Jing Zhao submitted a shareholder’s proposal for Microsoft 2012 annual meeting to establish a Human Rights Committee. The company attorney responded positively and will start dialog on the issue.
April, 2012
Humanitarian China provided aids to a political prisoner for financial and medical need, who is just released from a 11-year prison term.
April, 2012
Humanitarian China provided financial aids to a protester for legal assistance who was detained after urging the officials to release their personal finance information.
February 6, 2012
Humanitarian China provided financial aids to a netizen for medical treatment. He had been prosecuted by police during the Jasmine Revolution last year.
February 4, 2012
Humanitarian China provided financial support to a NGO in China which helps front-line human rights activities.
January 2012
Thanks to Jing Zhao’s persistent effort to push Human Rights policy of international corporations using shareholder proposals. Humanitarian China (p.2) and Zhao’s proposals (p.41-42) are listed in The Proxy Review, which the Chicago Tribune called the “Bible for socially progressive foundations, religious groups, pension funds, and tax-exempt organizations”.
January 6, 2012
Welcome Qian Wu (吴倩), a veteran Human Rights activist, to join the board of Humanitarian China. Qianjin Zhang was elected to be the President of Humanitarian China. Click here for the administrative team.
Year 2011
December 11, 2011
Humanitarian China and other concerned overseas Chinese signed Christmas cards to political prisoners in China. Report: RFA, Epoch Times, World Journal.
October 18, 2011
Sadly April 5 movement hero Liu Di passed away. Qianjin Zhang attended the memorial service .
October 15, 2011
Humanitarian China provided financial aid to veteran human right activities Liu Di (刘迪) for medical treatment.
October 10, 2011
Jing Zhao and Morton Sklar met with HP officials who are responsible to its Human Rights policy. The process was not easy. But it had started.
September 22, 2011
After learning the harassment she had suffered from the police, Qianjin Zhang helped the daughter of Xianbin Liu (刘贤斌) starting a new life in the Bay Area without fear. Zhang appealed to the public to assist the children of the politically prosecuted in China (RFA: 1 , 2 )
August, 2011
Humanitarian China helped a relative of a June 4 massacre victim in Beijing for medical treatment.
August 23/25, 2011
Jing Zhao and Morton Sklar had meetings with Intel and Cisco . The meeting with Intel was open and constructive. But the meeting with Cisco was a different story.
August 7, 2011
Humanitarian China transferred financial aid to non-government sponsored church in Beijing from supporters.
August 1, 2011
Humanitarian China welcomed Hong Kong Alliance delegate to visit San Francisco. Public activities included flower offering to Goddess of Democracy and welcome dinner/public forum. Report: Sing Tao , RFA , Boxun , World Journal ( 1 , 2 ).
June 23, 2011
Humanitarian China held a welcome gathering for widow of June 4 massacre victim Yu Di (于地), Liping Xu, to arrive in Bay Area.
June 4, 2011
Humanitarian China commemorated the 22th anniversary of June 4 massacre in public forum and candle light vigil. Fengsuo Zhou disclosed evidence of a massacre victim provided by widow of Yu Di (于地). Forum: Epoch Times , Singtao . Vigil: Epoch Times , RFA , World Journal .
June 3, 2011
Fengsuo Zhou and Qianjin Zhang joined protest against June 4 massacre in front of Chinese Consulate in San Francisco. Report: Canyu , RFA .
May 29, 2011
June 4 memorial activities in San Francisco Bay Area kicked off with cleansing of Goddess of Democracy in Portsmouth Square, China town. Report: RFA , World Journal , Epoch Times .
May 5, 2011
Jing Zhao and Morton Sklar had a successful meeting with Intel officials, which provided a framework for future discussions.
April 25, 2011
To extend our helping hands beyond races and national borders, Humanitarian China channeled donation to Japan earthquake and tsunami victims through a local NGO.
April 24, 2011
Jing Zhao’s David-vs-Goliath style fight for human rights policies with Yahoo was quoted in a CNN article .
April 5, 2011
Victory: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sided with Jing Zhao regarding the dispute with Yahoo on the shareholder proposals about human rights policy. Afterward, Yahoo contacted Zhao for further discussion.
February 2, 2011
Jing Zhao had a constructive meeting with Intel officials to push for human rights policy. He agreed to withdraw the proposal in the shareholders meeting and in return to have a constant communication channel with Intel in the long term.
January 30, 2011
Humanitarian China provided financial aids to a newly released political prison for medical treatment.
January 30, 2011
Humanitaian China, Chinese Democracy Education Foundation and other Bay Area organizations held a public memorial for Szeto Wah, a pro-democracy movement leader from Hong Kong. Report: Epoch Times, RFA, World Journal and KTSF.
January 27, 2011
Jing Zhao attended Visa shareholders meeting to advocate a human rights policy. A frank discussion was conducted with Visa officials regarding lack of such policy.
January 22, 2011
Humanitaian China, Councilman Barry Chang, other organizations and concerned individuals in Bay Area once again held the Chinese new year cards signing for political prisoners in China. Report: RFA.
January, 2011
Humanitarian China provided financial aids to 15 released prisons of conscience in Beijing who face hardship due to political prosecution.
Year 2010
December 18, 2010
Humanitaian China, Silicon Valley for Democratic China (SVDC), other organizations and concerned individuals in Bay Area held the 21th annual Holidays Card signing event for political prisoners in China. Report: Epoch Times, World Journal and RFA.
December 10, 2010
Zheng Fang (方政) attended Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. Here are his encounter of anti-Liu Xiaobo protesters on his way to the venue and the reflection on the ceremony. The trip expense was listed here.
December, 2010
Humanitarian China thanked supporters and sent out work report for 2010.
November 2, 2010
Zheng Fang (方政), whose both legs crushed by an PLA tank during the 64 massacre and a 64 project volunteer of Humanitarian China, had received the invitation to attend the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. Report: World Journal, Boxun. Thanks for the overwhelming donation to support his trip. The remaining fund will be used to help 64 victims and their families.
October 26, 2010
Humanitarian China issued a press release demanding the immediate release of Mou Yanxi (牟彦希). She was arrested simply because of joking about celebrating Liu Xiaobo’s Nobel Peace Prize. Latest development: Ms. Mou had returned home. However her cell phone and computer were still taken by the police.
October 15, 2010
Humanitarian China directors, Fengsuo Zhou and Qianjin Zhang, represented Jing Zhao to attend Cisco annual meeting. Fengsuo Zhou urged the 300 plus Cisco shareholders not to be an accomplice of the oppression of human rights in China while pursuing commercial interest. The motion won 1% of shareholder support.
October 9, 2010
Humanitarian China hosted a seminar titled “Liu Xiaobo and the future of China”. Yu Jie, a Chinese writer and Mr. Liu’s long time friend, shared the stories about Mr. Liu.
September 8, 2010
Humanitarian China provided financial aid to an ex-college professor 張忠順. He was sent to prison for 3 years after displaying 6-4 video footage in his class. The school laid him off after his release from prison.
September 3, 2010
Jing Zhao and Morton Sklar met with senior Cisco officials responsible for its human rights policy. Both sides agreed this was a constructive meeting. Report: RFA.
August 11, 2010
Humanitarian China sponsored Zizi Foundation to provide supply for a primary school affected by the Sichuan earthquake last year.
August 5, 2010
Thanks for the generous support of our donors. Humanitarian China collected $9871 during the donation drive for Yu Dongyue’s and Yu Zhijian’s families. HC will match the same amount to help these two families.
July 24, 2010
Humanitarian China published its first handbook which is a collection of organization documents, activities and letters. It is available in paper and electronic formats.
July 19, 2010
Jing Zhao, Humanitarian China directors and Morton Sklar met with legal officials of Cisco to discuss human rights issue in China.
June 24, 2010
On behalf of Visual Artists Guild and Xiangyang Li, Humanitarian China delivered financial aid to the family of Tan Zuoren (谭作人) who was sentenced to 5 years because of his 6-4 articles.
June 18, 2010
The health of Li Hong (力虹), a dissident writer from Zhejiang jailed due to his articles, had deteriorated in recent days. Humanitarian China provided aid for his medical treatment.
June 12, 2010
Humanitarian China invited Yu Dongyue and Yu Zhijian’s families to visit SF Bay Area. A BBQ party was hold to welcome their arrival ( 1, 2).
June 4, 2010
6-4 anniversary in San Francisco. World Journal ( 1, 2). RFA. Epoch Times ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5). TV ( ABC, CBS, KTSF, NTDTV). YouTube.
June 3, 2010
Night of China: Candlelight Prayer in Los Angeles.
June 1, 2010
Welcome Morton Sklar to become Humanitarian China’s Advisor. Mr. Sklar was one of the attorneys to bring the case against Yahoo.
May 30, 2010
6-4 memorial forum: Epoch Times, World Journal, RFA, NTDTV. Cleansing of Goddess of Democracy/Support of Hong Kong Alliance: Epoch Times, RFA.
May 13, 2010
Jing Zhao of Humanitarian China submitted proposal to Google Shareholder Meeting regarding human rights policy in China. It received almost 10 million votes. Report: RFA, Youtube.
May 12, 2010
Humanitarian China provided financial aid to the family of Pastor Wang (王岛) in Guangzhou, whose family church has been harassed by police continuously.
May 3, 2010
On World Press Freedom Day, Amnesty International and Humanitarian China protested in front of Yahoo’s headquarter for its involvement in violations of the right to freedom of expression in China.
April, 2010
Humanitarian China delivered financial aid to 20 families who suffered the greatest loss in the Qinghai earthquake.
March, 2010
Humanitarian China on behalf of Mr. Li provided aid to Mr. Tan’s family.
March 16, 2010
Chinese Democracy Education Foundation presented a special award to Tony Ma, the Honor President of Humanitarian China. Sadly Tony passed away on April 22.
March, 2010
Provided financial aid to the wife and children of a political prisoner in Hunan. He has been jailed multiple times since he joined the student movement in 1989.
February, 2010
Worked with Jesus Society to successfully put a human rights proposal to the upcoming Chevron shareholder meeting. This is a win-win-win for all three parties.
Year 2009
December 16, 2009
Supporting Feng Zhenghu at Narita Airport.
December 13, 2009
We held the 20th event in Los Altos library to sign Christmas/New Year cards to political prisoners in China. Media reports: Epoch Times, RFA.
October 8, 2009
Video: Dance with Fang Zheng. The Washington Times: Dance with Freedom.
October 5, 2009
Fang Zheng in Washington, DC.
August 13, 2009
We supported Sichuan Earthquake victims through Zizi Li Panda foundation.
June 30, 2009
We supported Mr. Feng Zhenghu’s right and action to return home in China from Japan.
June 28, 2009
We sent humanitarian aid to 10 “criminals” released from jail for their rebellion in June 1989 in Beijing.
June 26, 2009
Humanitarian China was awarded a grant from The Cape Cod Foundation. The donor is the Chai-Maginn Foundation fund.
June 4, 2009
Humanitarian China received grant from Lake Foundation to help Mr. Fang Zheng’s family’s new life in the U.S.
June 1, 2009
Humanitarian China received grant from Jenzabar Foundation to help Mr. Fang Zheng’s family’s new life in the U.S.
June, 2009
June 4th Appeal.
May 31, 2009
Humanitarian China and Chinese Democracy Education Foundation organized activities to commemorate the 20 th anniversary of Tiananmen Massacre in Beijing. Report: pictures, 博讯 and press release.
Feb. 26, 2009
Fang Zheng 方政 and his family arrived San Francisco by Humanitarian China’s invitation. Reports by 博讯 Voice of America 美国之音 and Radio Free Asia 自由亚洲电台. Donation to help them settle down in the U.S.
Year 2008
August 8, 2008
Donations update for Sichuan earthquake.
July 3, 2008
Press release regarding political intervention on earthquake relief distribution.
May 31, 2008
HC donation arrived the epicenter.
May 28, 2008
Updated info of the Sichuan earthquake’s direct and independent people-to-people relief activities. HC Chengdu Representative’s Mianzhu report.
May 26, 2008
HC distributed 5 ton rice to victims.
May 12, 2008
We wired our first donation to our Chengdu representative to the Sichuan earthquake. We are working with other Chinese NGOs (NPOs) to contribute rebuilding the area, especially collapsed schools.
Year 2007
December 16, 2007
Civil Rights & Livelihood Watch (Hubei) and HC signed a legal agreement to work together.
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