Dong Guangping Reaches Canada After Escape

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

After four failed escape attempts and years of imprisonment in China, dissident Dong Guangping has finally reached Canada — landing in Toronto after a perilous journey that began when South Korean coast guards rescued him in a dinghy. A former Chinese police officer turned activist, Dong was jailed for inciting subversion and commemorating Tiananmen Square victims. His friend, Chinese Canadian activist Sheng Xue, confirmed his arrival with a bowl of noodles — a small victory after a decade-long fight to reunite with his family. Canada’s immigration authorities have yet to comment on his case…