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Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Yu Wensheng Released After 3-Year Sentence for Inciting Subversion

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Published Apr 14, 2026 10:53 AM ・ Updated Jun 17, 2026 9:27 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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Chinese human rights lawyer Yu Wensheng was released from prison in Jiangsu on April 13, 2026, after completing a three-year sentence for 'inciting subversion of state power'.
He was arrested in April 2023 with his wife, Xu Yan, while en route to meet an EU delegation; Xu was sentenced to 1 year and 9 months.
Yu had previously represented lawyers from the '709 Crackdown'.

Chinese human rights lawyer Yu Wensheng was released from prison in Jiangsu on April 13, 2026, after completing a three-year sentence for 'inciting subversion of state power'. He was arrested in April 2023 with his wife, Xu Yan, while en route to meet an EU delegation; Xu was sentenced to 1 year and 9 months. Yu had previously represented lawyers from the '709 Crackdown'.

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Published: Apr 14, 2026

On April 13, 2026, Chinese human rights lawyer Yu Wensheng was released from prison in Jiangsu province upon completion of his sentence. His wife, Xu Yan, confirmed his return to Beijing. In April 2023, Yu and Xu were detained by Beijing police while en route to a meeting with the EU delegation in China. They were subsequently charged with 'picking quarrels and provoking trouble' and 'inciting subversion of state power'. Yu was sentenced to three years, while Xu received a sentence of one year and nine months. Yu, 59, is known for representing lawyers in the '709 Crackdown' case and has a history of multiple arrests.

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FAQ

When was Chinese human rights lawyer Yu Wensheng released from prison?

Yu Wensheng was released from prison in Jiangsu province on April 13, 2026.

Who is Yu Wensheng's wife and what did she confirm after his release?

His wife is Xu Yan, and she confirmed his return to Beijing after his release.

Why were Yu Wensheng and his wife detained by the Beijing police in April 2023?

They were detained while they were en route to a meeting with the EU delegation in China.

What were the specific charges brought against Yu Wensheng and Xu Yan?

They were charged with picking quarrels and provoking trouble, and inciting subversion of state power.

What sentences did Yu Wensheng and his wife Xu Yan receive?

Yu Wensheng was sentenced to three years, while Xu Yan received a sentence of one year and nine months.

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