Chinese Student Convicted of Stalking, Threatening Pro-Democracy Activist in US
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Xiaolei Wu, a Chinese music student, has been convicted of stalking and harassing a Chinese classmate at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Wu sent threatening messages to his classmate after she posted flyers in support of democracy in China. Wu threatened to chop off her hands and informed public security authorities in China about her actions. Wu's lawyers argued that his comments were not threats but an online dispute between two young people with different political views. Wu was found guilty on charges of cyberstalking and threats and will face sentencing on April 24. The case highlights China's efforts to silence its critics abroad. The U.S. Department of Justice emphasized its commitment to free speech and condemned Wu's actions. Wu has been granted bail but is barred from changing his address, entering the Berklee campus, or contacting those involved in the case. The case is reminiscent of a lone man in Beijing, Peng Lifa, who hung a protest banner with similar slogans and was quickly arrested and remains in custody. Wu's conviction comes amid growing concerns about China's attempts to silence its critics abroad.
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