'I must get out into the free world', dissident who fled China on boat tells BBC
Chinese dissident Dong Guangping has successfully fled China by boat to South Korea before resettling in Canada. He describes his escape as a necessary act to escape political persecution and surveillance by the Chinese government.
Why it matters
This story underscores the ongoing risks faced by human rights activists in China and the lengths to which they go to seek asylum.
Image source, Dong Guangping Image caption, Dong Guangping has resettled in Canada, where his family is residing
The article presents the dissident's personal account while including a standard response from the Chinese government.
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