South Korea detains dissident who fled China in rubber boat

South Korean authorities escort a detained Chinese dissident who arrived by rubber boat after fleeing China, as onlookers gather at the shore.

The detainee is reported to have arrived on South Korean shores on October 12, 2023, after escaping from a coastal city in China. His case has drawn attention not only due to his escape but also because of the broader implications for Sino-South Korean relations, as Beijing has historically pressured neighboring countries to return dissidents. … Read more