5 feminist activists still detained in China
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Five Chinese feminist activists remained in police custody Monday after authorities detained at least 10 women's rights proponents across the country in the run-up to International Women's Day, according to a Chinese activist.
Activist Feng Yuan said the activists still in detention were Li Tingting, Wei Tingting, Wang Man, Zheng Churan and Wu Rongrong, the founder and executive director of the Hangzhou-based rights group Women Center. Feng said their lawyers have not been able to reach them since their detention Friday.
Feng said the women had planned to observe International Women's Day by putting up leaflets about sexual harassment in Beijing, Hangzhou and Guangzhou. Women Center board member Lu Jun said the activists have previously observed International Women's Day with similar activities but without interference.
Police in Beijing and Guangzhou did not respond to requests seeking comment.
