Trending Now - South Korea Apprehends Dissident Escaping China by Boat

WHO:

BBC - Dong Guangping, a 68-year-old activist and former police officer.

WHAT:

BBC - Dong Guangping was detained by South Korea after fleeing China in a rubber boat.

BBC - Dong had previously escaped China at least three times but was sent back each time.

WHERE:

BBC - The escape took place from China to South Korean waters.

WHEN:

BBC - Dong Guangping's escape involved spending hours at sea before reaching Korean waters.

WHY:

BBC - Dong Guangping had been jailed in China multiple times for his activism, including participation in events commemorating the Tiananmen Square crackdown.

HOW:

BBC - Dong fled China by using a rubber boat to reach South Korea.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 17:59 UTC)

Dong Guangping, a 68-year-old activist and former police officer, was detained by South Korea after making a daring escape from China in a rubber boat. This marks his fourth attempt to flee, as he had previously been sent back to China after escaping three times, where he faced multiple jail sentences for his activism, including his involvement in commemorating the Tiananmen Square crackdown. After spending hours at sea, Dong successfully reached South Korean waters before being apprehended.