Jiang Tianyong
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Jiang Tianyong (Chinese: 江天勇) is a human rights lawyer in the People's Republic of China. Based in Beijing, he is a prominent figure in the Weiquan (rights defending) movement, and has defended Tibetans, petitioners, Falun Gong adherents, HIV/AIDS victims, and other vulnerable groups. Jiang's human rights advocacy has drawn the ire of Chinese authorities; his applications for renewal of his legal license have been denied, and he has been detained on multiple occasions.
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Jiang Tianyong | |
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江天勇 | |
Born | 1971 Henan |
Nationality | Chinese |
Occupation | Attorney |
Known for | Human rights advocacy |
Spouse | Jin Bianling |
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