CNHRA PERSON RECORD · CNHRA-P-255650
Wang Bingzhang
Born
Unknown
Occupation
Unknown
Role
Political Activist
Record ID
CNHRA-P-255650
Biography
Wang Bingzhang trained in medicine and turned to promoting democracy in China after doctoral study in Canada.[1]
Trained in medicine, Wang worked in cardiothoracic surgery and cardiovascular research before doctoral study in Canada. The Lantos Commission describes his subsequent decision to leave medicine, launch China Spring in New York in 1982 and build overseas democratic organizations.[1]
The Lantos Commission records that Wang was told his Chinese citizenship had been revoked when seeking passport renewal in 1984. He later obtained US asylum.[1]
Case Summary
The commission describes his forcible removal from Mong Cai, Vietnam, on June 27, 2002 and subsequent Chinese police custody. Formal arrest came on December 5, a closed Shenzhen trial on January 22, 2003 and a life sentence on February 10, followed by a rejected appeal.[1]
The Lantos Commission relays family concerns about restricted visits, delayed correspondence and health, including reports of family visits in 2024.[1]
Timeline
1982-11
Launches China Spring in New York
The Lantos Commission recounts Wang’s move from medical study in Canada to founding China Spring in New York and building overseas democratic organizations.[1]
2002-06-27
Seized in Vietnam
The commission describes Wang and companions being forcibly taken from Mong Cai into China and Guangxi police custody. Formal arrest followed in December and Shenzhen trial the next year.[1]
2003-02-10
Sentenced to life imprisonment
The commission records a life sentence on espionage- and terrorism-related charges after a closed January trial and a later rejected appeal. Its updates relay family reports about imprisonment and restricted visits.[1]
Related Events
Sources
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CNHRA-S-942297Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
Evidence location: Biography: medicine, China Spring in 1982, Vietnam in 2002 and 2003 sentencing.