CNHRA PERSON RECORD · CNHRA-P-310976
Shen Mengyu
Born
Unknown
Occupation
Unknown
Role
Labor Activist
Record ID
CNHRA-P-310976
Biography
Shen Mengyu is a labor-rights supporter who worked in a factory after university and participated in Jasic solidarity in 2018.[1]
Dui Hua describes Shen’s 2018 Jasic solidarity, including letters, media and fundraising and demands for workers’ release and improved conditions.[1][2]
Dui Hua describes Jasic supporters including students, workers and older leftists.[2]
RFA’s August 13, 2018 report cites a July open letter by Shen and fellow supporters. It calls on Pingshan officials to secure detained workers’ release, punish those who beat workers, and provide compensation and apologies. It also urges local government and trade-union officials to support lawful union organization and a role for workers in company management and supervision. RFA attributes the letter jointly to Shen and others.[1]
Case Summary
Timeline
2018-07
Joins Jasic worker solidarity
Shen joined solidarity demanding workers’ release, improved conditions and organizing space.[2]
2018-08-11
Taken away
RFA’s August 13 report describes three unidentified men taking Shen two days earlier, followed by supporters’ public inquiries about her whereabouts.[1]
2019-01
Videos reported in the aftermath
Dui Hua describes confession videos featuring Shen, Yue and others being shown to some students.[2]
Related Events
Sources
- [1]
CNHRA-S-106051Radio Free Asia
Evidence location: Body: August 11, 2018 seizure and Jasic solidarity; disputed employment descriptions are not adopted; Party connections: two excerpts from the July joint letter attributed to Shen and fellow supporters.
- [2]
CNHRA-S-551366Dui Hua Foundation
Evidence location: Double Solidarity and related sections: Shen Mengyu, Yue Xin, July–August 2018 organizing and seizures.