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Chinese Whistleblower Appeals Asylum Amid Deportation Fears
1/24/2026
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Story summary
- Guan Heng, a Chinese human rights whistleblower, has been in U.S. custody since August after an immigration operation.
- He fears deportation to China and is appealing for asylum.
- The case has drawn public attention and sparked concerns about mass deportations.
- Guan expresses hope amid uncertainty and notes local support.
- The Chinese government denies rights abuses in Xinjiang.
