2023-09-16 21:21:09
Famous people who suddenly disappeared in China in the last few years. Some of them returned later
∙ Peng Shua
Peng Shua, a prominent tennis player, disappeared from public view and social media in November 2021 after she made allegations of sexual harassment against the former vice president through social media. Peng’s statements came through state media accompanied by pictures proving that he was at home and free when he was rumored to be in prison. The sexual harassment charge was also dropped.
∙ Ay Weiwe
Ai Weiwei is a painter, sculptor and filmmaker who was one of the main critics of the Chinese government. An advocate of democracy and freedom of expression, he was arrested in Beijing in 2011. He was in secret detention for 81 days. His passport and travel documents were withheld by the government until 2015. He then migrated to Germany and from there to Portugal.
∙ Chow Wei
The government has wiped out the online presence of film actress, pop star and millionaire Chow Wei. On August 27, 2021, the government deleted all movies, TV series and social media accounts featuring Chou Wei from online. Chou was rumored to have left China at the end of August, but she confirmed that she was still in China. Rumor has it that he is under house arrest.
∙ Meng Hongwei
Interpol chief Meng Hongwei also disappeared as part of President Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption crackdown. Meng, who was very influential in the Chinese Communist Party, disappeared during a visit to China in 2018. He was subsequently removed from the post of Interpol. In 2020, he was sentenced to 13 years in prison in a bribery case. His wife sought asylum in France.
∙ Jack Ma
Jack Ma, the founder of the Alibaba company, is one of those who has disappeared from public view. Jack Ma disappeared from public view after the government launched an antitrust crackdown on his business empire. The disappearance followed criticism of the government’s actions. Later, Jack Ma, who was seen in various countries, returned to China this year.
English Summary: Celebrities who disappeared in China
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