On October 31, in Qiongzhong Li and Miao Autonomous County, Hainan Province, over a thousand villagers launched a “Down with Hainan Rubber Group” protest, surrounding the Jiachai Farm of Hainan Rubber Group, smashing several cars and damaging parts of the farm’s facilities, and clashing violently with police at one point. The villagers’ plight resonated across Hainan, prompting young people from towns across Qiongzhong as well as from Danzhou, Baisha, and Wuzhishan to drive to Jiachai to support the protesting villagers. According to informed sources, on November 1, under mediation by the local government, the villagers received 588,600 yuan in compensation and 100,000 yuan for replanting.
Translation: “Human Rights Defender Shen Aibin, Known for Rescuing Petitioners, Detained Again (Oct. 31, 2025)”
On October 31, Jiangsu-based dissident Shen Aibin, known for his repeated efforts to assist petitioners, was criminally detained by the Liangxi Branch of the Wuxi Municipal Public Security Bureau on charges of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble.” He is currently being held at the Wuxi Detention Center.
On the afternoon of October 27, Shen accompanied petitioner Pu Xingdi to the Dongting Police Station of the Xishan Branch of the Wuxi Public Security Bureau to request a formal summons document. There, he was reportedly beaten by police officers and hospitalized due to his injuries. On the afternoon of October 30, Wuxi police raided Shen’s home and forcibly took him away.
Profile of Shen Aibin
Born on October 15, 1973, in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, Shen is a veteran, a former member of the Chinese Communist Party, and former squad leader of the Urban Management Bureau in Xishan District, Wuxi. He later became a citizen journalist and human rights defender. Shen has been repeatedly arrested and imprisoned for defending his own rights and for his involvement in rescuing petitioners from unlawful detention.
On June 23, 2013, Shen, along with Ding Hongfen, Shen Guodong, and over 20 others, launched an operation to rescue petitioners detained in a “black jail” at the Dongjiao Hotel in Wuxi, successfully freeing five individuals. Three days later, police took him from his home. On November 27, 2014, the Binhu District Court in Wuxi sentenced him to 1 year and 6 months in prison for “intentional destruction of property.” During his imprisonment, Shen reportedly suffered multiple instances of torture.
On April 13, 2016, Shen was detained for 37 days on charges of “intentional injury” and later placed under residential surveillance. On August 23, 2016, shortly before the G20 Summit, he was administratively detained for 10 days for “stability maintenance.” Upon release, he was again detained on “picking quarrels and provoking trouble” charges. On May 27, 2017, the Binhu District Court sentenced him to 2 years and 6 months in prison on the same charge.
On June 24, 2021, Shen was detained again by the Liangxi Branch of the Wuxi police on the same charge and was released on bail on July 24.
On March 6, 2022, after drawing attention to the death of Jiangyin petitioner Mao Lihui, who was allegedly persecuted to death in a “black jail,” Shen was again detained on suspicion of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble.” He was later placed under residential surveillance at a designated location by the Yixing police. On September 20, 2023, Shen was sentenced to 3 years in prison and released on April 30, 2025.
Less than half a year after his release, this long-persecuted human rights defender has been detained once again.
“Hubei Villagers Hold Grand Ceremony to Welcome Rights-Defending Heroes Released from Detention (2025.10.30)”
On Thursday, villagers in Daqiaopu Village, Yangxin County, Hubei Province, held a grand ceremony to welcome the return of four “rights-defending heroes.” The four had been detained by local police ten days earlier and given ten days of administrative detention for participating in a protest against village officials who allegedly sold a local mountain.
Videos from the scene show villagers gathered along a national highway, setting off firecrackers and applauding warmly as a car carrying the four newly released villagers slowly passed by. Through this grand welcome, the villagers expressed their support for the “rights-defending heroes” and gratitude for their sacrifices in protecting the community’s collective interests.
The Daqiaopu villagers’ protest began in July this year after the village committee allegedly sold a mountain — containing numerous ancestral graves and valued at around 400 million yuan — to a mining company for extraction purposes. The villagers’ resistance has continued ever since.
“Wuhan Authorities Block Lihuangpi Road Under Pretext of Maintenance to Prevent Halloween Gatherings (2025.10.30)”
On October 30, authorities in Wuhan, Hubei Province, abruptly sealed off Lihuangpi Road, citing a “three-day maintenance project on pipelines, pavement bricks, and roadside facilities,” in an apparent attempt to prevent citizens from gathering near the Bafang House area to celebrate Halloween.
During Halloween in 2024, tens of thousands of Wuhan residents had gathered around Bafang House. Many cosplayers dressed up as “cadres,” Batman, the Joker, and other figures, performing satirical acts and politically charged performance art that sparked widespread public attention and discussion.
“200 Petrochemical Workers in Yantai, Shandong Strike and March for Two Consecutive Days (Oct 28–29, 2025)” From October 28 to 29, about 200 workers at Haiyou Petrochemical Group in Ju County, Rizhao, Shandong Province went on strike for two consecutive days, demanding payment of overdue wages and the reinstatement of their social insurance contributions. According to the workers, Haiyou Group has failed to pay wages for six months, while social insurance and housing fund contributions have been suspended for about seven months. Although the factory employs more than 1,000 workers, only around 200 took part in the protest. One striking worker expressed anger toward those who stayed silent, saying, “They just want to wait and take advantage of others’ efforts.” Videos from the scene show protesting workers holding banners that read “Return Our Wages” as they gathered at the factory gate and marched along the road, voicing their dissatisfaction with the company’s long-term wage arrears and welfare suspensions. Public records show that Haiyou Petrochemical Group was founded in 2006 and mainly engages in the processing and servicing of petrochemical products. Its main businesses include diesel, gasoline, dioctyl ester, and sec-butyl acetate.
“Suzhou High-Speed Rail Project: Violent Land Seizure Injures Villagers (2025.10.23)”
On October 23, in Hubang Village, Luzhi Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, villagers clashed violently with demolition personnel while resisting forced evictions. Several villagers were injured, one of them seriously, and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
According to local residents, the conflict stemmed from a land acquisition dispute related to the Tong-Su-Jia-Yong High-Speed Railway project. Villagers refused to sign demolition agreements due to dissatisfaction with what they described as unreasonably low compensation. To forcibly advance the construction of the railway, local authorities reportedly mobilized a large number of government staff and security personnel that day to enter the village and demolish houses by force.
Videos from the scene show several villagers standing in rice fields, using their bodies to block excavators from approaching their homes, but they were forcibly dragged or carried away by demolition workers. During the confrontation, two elderly villagers climbed onto their rooftops and threw roof tiles downward in an attempt to resist the demolition.
Eventually, due to the villagers’ strong resistance, the forced demolition operation was temporarily suspended.
Hubang Village is located in the southern part of Luzhi Town, along the planned route of the Tong-Su-Jia-Yong High-Speed Railway. The project spans approximately 290 kilometers, connecting Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, and is considered a key regional transportation project scheduled for completion in 2026.
“Nonagenarian in Chongqing Forced to Petition (2025.10.27)” On October 27, in Yubei District, Chongqing, a man in his nineties was seen joining a group of petitioners. In a video, the elderly man said, “I haven’t received a single penny.” According to the documents he held, he appears to be a displaced resident from Guihua Village, Jieshi Town, Banan District, Chongqing.
“Bus Drivers in Hebei and Jiangxi Go on Strike to Demand Unpaid Wages (Oct. 27, 2025)”
Due to months of unpaid wages, bus drivers in Shahe City, Xingtai, Hebei Province, and Xiushui County, Jiujiang, Jiangxi Province, went on strike on Monday.
On the morning of October 27, bus drivers in Shahe City collectively halted operations at the Shahe Bus Terminal, demanding payment of wages that had been delayed for over seven months. The strike lasted until 1 p.m. that afternoon. According to one participating driver, “the issue has been temporarily resolved,” though it remains unclear whether the company has actually paid the overdue wages.
That same day, bus drivers in Xiushui County, Jiujiang, also launched a strike. Sources said the local drivers had not been paid for four months. At the same time, some shareholders—whose dividend payments had also been withheld—gathered at the bus terminal to protest, leading to brief clashes with company staff.
“Violent Clash Between Street Vendors and Urban Management in Shangqiu, Henan Leaves Several Injured (2025.10.27)”
On the evening of October 27, a violent confrontation broke out between street vendors and urban management officers at the Yingtian Street night market in Shangqiu, Henan Province, resulting in multiple injuries.
According to reports, the incident stemmed from the local government’s campaign under the name of “air pollution control,” which led to a 100-day shutdown of Shangqiu’s largest night market.
Vendors said the closure began in September 2025, initially targeting unlicensed vendors who did not pay fees, but was later expanded to include those who had paid for their stalls. After losing their livelihoods for an extended period and struggling to make ends meet, some vendors were forced to resume business on their own.
On the night of the 27th, when urban management officers used force to evict a vendor who had resumed operations, other vendors reacted angrily and collectively resisted, leading to a violent clash.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with several people injured. One witness said, “At least eight ambulances were dispatched.” The confrontation drew a large crowd of onlookers and continued late into the night.
“Newborn Baby in Zunyi Dies After Suspected Nurse Negligence; Family Faces Obstacles in Seeking Justice (Oct 22, 2025)”
On October 22, 2025, a tragic medical incident occurred at the Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University. A newborn baby, only six days old, allegedly died of suffocation after a nurse neglected her duty while feeding him. In the days following the incident, the heartbroken family stayed at the hospital demanding answers. The baby’s mother reportedly suffered repeated emotional breakdowns and attempted to jump from the building in despair.
Incident Details: Nurse Left the Baby Unattended to Use Her Phone After Feeding
According to the family, the baby’s prenatal and delivery indicators were all normal. Doctors rated his health as a “perfect 10,” and he was considered fully healthy. He was only admitted for treatment because of slightly elevated jaundice levels (around 22).
The tragedy took place in the early hours of October 22. Surveillance footage shows that at around 2 a.m., a male nurse on duty fed the baby by placing a milk bottle in his mouth and then walked away to use his phone. He didn’t remove the bottle until seven minutes later.
Between 2:30 a.m. and 5:17 a.m.—nearly three hours—the baby was visibly crying and restless, but the nurse remained on his phone and did not check on him even once. The family had paid an additional 1,000 yuan for “special care,” which, according to hospital policy, required nurses to check on infants every 15 minutes.
At 5:17 a.m., when changing the baby’s diaper, the nurse finally noticed that the child had no heartbeat. Resuscitation began only afterward. At 5:55 a.m., the doctor called the family, saying the baby’s “condition had changed.” When the parents arrived at 6 a.m., the child had already been pronounced dead.
The family strongly suspects that the baby choked on milk and suffered severe asphyxiation. They believe that the nurse’s negligence and delayed response directly caused the death. They also noted that the heart monitor, which should have issued an alert during distress, remained silent—possibly because it had not been properly connected in the first place.
Hospital Response: Evasion, Tampered Records, and Cold Remarks
The hospital’s handling of the aftermath only deepened tensions. For several hours after the incident, no hospital official came forward to explain or take responsibility. The family’s repeated attempts to seek answers were met with evasions and indifference.
The hospital claimed the cause of death was “pulmonary hemorrhage leading to suffocation.” However, the family discovered that the sealed medical records contained pages from another baby’s critical care file, and one document requiring the father’s signature was dated before the family had even seen it.
When questioned about the nursing process, the nurse involved stayed silent—without even offering an apology. A staff member from the hospital’s medical department reportedly told the family coldly, “It’s your baby who died, not mine.” Another doctor added, “What’s done is done. What can you do now?”
It wasn’t until 4:30 p.m. that the hospital’s discipline inspection secretary appeared, promising to handle the matter “lawfully and fairly.”
Family’s Struggle for Justice
Since the baby’s death, the grieving family’s attempts to seek accountability have faced continuous obstruction. Police repeatedly forced them out of the hospital, and posts about the incident were quickly restricted or removed online. Paid online commenters also accused the family of being “troublemakers.”
When the family tried to film the surveillance footage to preserve evidence, police stopped them, citing “privacy concerns for other infants.” The hospital’s internal discipline committee has since opened an investigation, but according to the family, they were told that “an investigation will be conducted, but the results won’t be made public.”
The baby’s relatives stated that their only goal is transparency and accountability. As the baby’s uncle wrote in a statement:
“We just want the truth and for those responsible to be held accountable. To be honest, your attempts to whitewash this are dirtier than a toilet cleaner.”
