A 22-year-old Chinese student and activist, Zhang Yadi, has been detained in China since July for her support of Tibetan rights, according to Human Rights Watch.

Zhang was arrested on July 31 in the southwestern province of Yunnan, while visiting China from France, where she had been studying. She is currently being held in her hometown in Hunan province.

According to Human Rights Watch, Zhang is accused of “undermining national unity" – a serious charge under Chinese law that can carry a sentence of up to 15 years in prison.

Zhang was known for her work as the editor of a Chinese-language digital platform that aimed to “promote Tibetan culture, ease ethnic tensions, and encourage transitional justice and reconciliation." She had also been an active voice on social media, with posts cri

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