Press Releases: Death of Human Rights Attorney Dr. Li Baiguang


Press Statement

Heather Nauert

Department Spokesperson

Washington, DC

February 27, 2018


We are saddened by the sudden death of Chinese human rights attorney Dr. Li Baiguang. Dr. Li Baiguang devoted his career to defending the rights of vulnerable peoples, including religious minority groups. As recently as two weeks ago, Dr. Li Baiguang travelled to Washington to attend the National Prayer Breakfast and meet with senior State Department officials to advocate on behalf of these groups.