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Chinese Dissident Survives 30-Hour Rubber Boat Escape to South Korea, Now Faces Detention

Dong Guangping, 68, a former Chinese police officer and longtime political activist, was intercepted by South Korean authorities after crossing over 300 km of open sea in a small inflatable boat. The dramatic flight marks his latest attempt to flee persecution and join his family in Canada.

Weihai · Taean · Seoul

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Blue Origin fireball, Swiss terror, Iran deal.

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