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Thai Detains Journalist Amid China Extradition Request, Torture Risk

7/16/2026

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Thai immigration officials have held journalist Bai Zhaodong in Bangkok since January while reviewing China’s extradition request.
Human rights groups warn Bai Zhaodong faces a real risk of torture if Thailand extradites him to China.
China’s foreign ministry says Bai Zhaodong is suspected of extortion and bribery by a non-public servant, while Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul meets President Xi Jinping in China as the extradition proceeds.

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Thai immigration officials have held journalist Bai Zhaodong in Bangkok since January while reviewing China’s extradition request.
Human rights groups warn Bai Zhaodong faces a real risk of torture if Thailand extradites him to China.
China’s foreign ministry says Bai Zhaodong is suspected of extortion and bribery by a non-public servant, while Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul meets President Xi Jinping in China as the extradition proceeds.