CNHRA PERSON RECORD · CNHRA-P-176542
Chen Xi
Born
Unknown
Occupation
Unknown
Role
Dissident · Political Activist
Record ID
CNHRA-P-176542
Biography
Chen Xi is a Guizhou civic activist and online writer concerned with political participation and human rights.[1]
In 2011 Chen supported independent candidacy and published online about politics and human rights. CPJ included him in its imprisoned-journalist records.[1]
CPJ reports that prosecutors cited 36 of Chen’s online articles in the case.[1]
Case Summary
Timeline
2011-12-26
Sentenced to ten years
A Guiyang court imposed ten years for inciting subversion and three years’ deprivation of political rights. CPJ reports prosecutors citing 36 online articles.[1]
2021-11-28
Released on sentence completion
PEN America’s profile records Chen’s release after completing his ten-year term.[2]
Related Events
Sources
- [1]
CNHRA-S-869136Committee to Protect Journalists
Evidence location: Body: independent candidacy activity, online writing and ten-year sentence on December 26, 2011.
- [2]
CNHRA-S-300169PEN America
Evidence location: Profile summary: 2011 case and release on November 28, 2021.