Guo Guoting

Guo Guoting (Chinese: 郭国汀), is a former Chinese lawyer,[1] [2][3][4] and chief partner of the Shanghai Tian Yi Law Firm. He was one of few lawyers who would defend dissidents and Falun Gong practitioners. He represented the imprisoned lawyer Zheng Enchong and journalist Shi Tao.[5] Because of these activities, the Shanghai authorities revoked his license to practice law.[6] A year after he lost his right to practice and also his freedom of movement, he left for Canada.

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In this Chinese name, the family name is Zheng (surname).

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References
  1. Rachel E. Stern (31 March 2013). Environmental Litigation in China: A Study in Political Ambivalence. Cambridge University Press. pp. 276–. ISBN 978-1-107-02002-3. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
  2. "Walking on Thin Ice": Control, Intimidation, and Harassment of Lawyers in China. Human Rights Watch. 2008. pp. 99–. GGKEY:A7A8N709UZT. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
  3. Ulric Killion (2 May 2006). A Modern Chinese Journey to the West: Economic Globalization and Dualism. Nova Publishers. pp. 100–. ISBN 978-1-59454-905-2. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
  4. Jean-Philippe Beja (2012). Liu Xiaobo, Charter 08 and the Challenges of Political Reform in China. Hong Kong University Press. pp. 133–. ISBN 978-988-220-879-7. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
  5. "Guo Guoting". China Digital Times (CDT). Retrieved 21 December 2010.
  6. "Walking on Thin Ice". Human Rights Watch. April 28, 2008. Retrieved 21 December 2010.


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