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Cheng Yuan

  • Imprisoned Lawyer Subjected to Forced Labour
    Shi Minglei, Cheng Yuan
    Shi Minglei and husband Cheng Yuan
    Photo: ChinaAid

    Cheng Yuan was arrested in 2019 for his work as a lawyer, and for his involvement in an organization known as Changsha Funeng (read more). The purpose of the organization is to protect the rights and interests of vulnerable members of society. The arrested Christian lawyer was eventually sentenced to five years in prison. Two other members of the organization, who were convicted along with Cheng, have received sentences of two or three years.