Dissident detained in South Korea after fleeing China in rubber boat
Dong Guangping, a Chinese dissident, has been detained in South Korea after attempting to flee China in a rubber boat. He traveled over 30 hours by sea from Weifang, China, before being rescued and arrested by the South Korean coastguard. Dong has a history of escape attempts and is believed to be seeking resettlement in Canada, where his family resides.
- ▪Dong Guangping is a 68-year-old Chinese dissident who has previously been jailed for his activism.
- ▪He was detained by South Korean authorities after being rescued at sea while trying to reach the country in a rubber boat.
- ▪Dong has attempted to escape from China multiple times, including failed attempts to reach Thailand and Taiwan.
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Dong Guangping after he was rescued by Chinese fishers while trying to swim to Kinmen. Photograph: SuppliedView image in fullscreenDong Guangping after he was rescued by Chinese fishers while trying to swim to Kinmen. Photograph: SuppliedChinaDissident detained in South Korea after fleeing China in rubber boatDong Guangping has tried to escape on several previous occasions after been jailed for his activism in ChinaAmy Hawkins in BeijingWed 27 May 2026 03.55 EDTLast modified on Wed 27 May 2026 03.56 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA Chinese dissident has washed up on the shores of South Korea after attempting to flee China in a rubber boat.Dong Guangping, 68, is in custody in South Korea, having been detained by the coastguard on Monday evening.
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