Li Boguang (Chinese: 李柏光; pinyin: Lǐ Bóguāng; October 1968 – 26 February 2018) was a Chinese legal scholar and human rights activist. He was the director of the Quimin Research Institute in Beijing.[3] Li supported farmers seeking compensation for confiscated farmland. He was arrested in 2004 following his involvement in the Tangshan protest.[4]
Li died on 26 February 2018 of liver cancer on 26 February 2018 at the age of 49.[5] His death has raised questions as to whether the Chinese government was responsible for his death.[6] His death has been compared to Liu Xiaobo.[7]
Li Boguang
李柏光
- This is a Chinese name; the family name is Li.
Li Boguang | |||
Chinese | 李柏光 | ||
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Born | October 1968 |
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Died | 26 February 2018 (aged 49) [1] |
Nationality | Chinese |
Alma mater | Peking University |
Occupation | Lawyer, human rights activist |
Years active | 1997-2018[2] |
Known for | Tangshan protest |
Awards | National Endowment for Democracy – Democracy Award 2008 |
References
- "Sudden Death of Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Raises Suspicions". Radio Free Asia.
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Li_Boguang
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