Chen Qiushi
Chinese lawyer and citizen journalist (born 1985) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Chen Qiushi[lower-alpha 1] (born 19 September 1985), also known as Steven Chen, is a Chinese lawyer, activist, and citizen journalist who covered the 2019–20 Hong Kong protests and the COVID-19 pandemic which included criticism of the government response. He went missing on 6 February 2020[1][2] after reporting on the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan. The Chinese government reportedly informed Chen's family and friends that he has been detained for the purpose of COVID-19 quarantine. Critics, including media freedom groups, have expressed skepticism about government motives, and have unsuccessfully called on the government to allow outside contact with Chen.
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陈秋实 | |
Born | (1985-09-19) 19 September 1985 (age 38) Daxing'anling Prefecture, China |
Disappeared | 6 February 2020 Wuhan, China |
Status | Found as of September 2021 |
Other names | Steven Chen |
Education | Heilongjiang University (LLB) |
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Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
Chen re-emerged in September 2021, but provided no explanation of the circumstances of his disappearance.