Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08BEIJING4061
2008-10-27 10:58:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Beijing
Cable title:
HUMAN RIGHTS: AMBASSADOR URGES CHINA TO RELEASE
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C O N F I D E N T I A L BEIJING 004061
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STATE FOR EAP/CM, DRL
NSC FOR WILDER
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/27/2033
TAGS: PHUM PREL PGOV KIRF CH
SUBJECT: HUMAN RIGHTS: AMBASSADOR URGES CHINA TO RELEASE
ZHANG MINGXUAN, CEASE HARASSING FAMILY MEMBERS
Classified By: Ambassador Clark T. Randt, Jr. Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
Summary
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C O N F I D E N T I A L BEIJING 004061
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EAP/CM, DRL
NSC FOR WILDER
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/27/2033
TAGS: PHUM PREL PGOV KIRF CH
SUBJECT: HUMAN RIGHTS: AMBASSADOR URGES CHINA TO RELEASE
ZHANG MINGXUAN, CEASE HARASSING FAMILY MEMBERS
Classified By: Ambassador Clark T. Randt, Jr. Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
Summary
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1. (C) The U.S. Government is deeply concerned about reports
that PRC authorities detained China House Church Alliance
President Pastor Zhang Mingxuan (aka "Pastor Bike") and
prevented one of Pastor Zhang's sons from receiving medical
treatment after severely beating him and harassing Pastor
Zhang's family members, the Ambassador told MFA International
Organizations Department Director General Wu Hailong on
October 23. The Ambassador urged China to release Pastor
Zhang from detention immediately, ensure that Pastor Zhang's
injured son receives access to proper medical treatment and
cease the harassment of Pastor Zhang's family members. DG
Wu, the senior MFA official with responsibility for human
rights issues, stated that Pastor Zhang's case is an
"internal affair" to be handled "in accordance with China's
laws," but said he would instruct his colleagues to look into
the matter. End summary.
Ambassador Urges China to Release House Church Pastor Zhang
Mingxuan, Cease Harassment of Family Members
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2. (C) The Ambassador told MFA International Organizations DG
Wu Hailong on October 23 that the United States is deeply
concerned about reports that PRC authorities detained Pastor
Zhang Mingxuan and prevented Pastor Zhang's son from
receiving medical treatment after severely beating him and
harassing members of his family. The Ambassador told DG Wu
that authorities ordered Pastor Zhang and his wife to leave
Beijing during the Olympics and, during the past few days,
forced the eviction of Pastor Zhang's wife from her Beijing
apartment and severely beat Pastor Zhang's sons with metal
rods. The Ambassador also advised DG Wu of reports that
authorities had prevented Pastor Zhang's elder son, Zhang
Jian, from receiving medical treatment after severely beating
and injuring him.
3. (C) Although DG Wu stated that he had not heard of Pastor
Zhang's case, MFA IO Human Rights Division Director Yan
Jiarong said she is familiar with the case from previous
Embassy interventions with the MFA beginning in early July.
DG Wu stated that Pastor Zhang's case is an "internal affair"
to be handled "in accordance with China's laws" but quickly
added that he would instruct his colleagues to look into the
case.
RANDT
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STATE FOR EAP/CM, DRL
NSC FOR WILDER
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/27/2033
TAGS: PHUM PREL PGOV KIRF CH
SUBJECT: HUMAN RIGHTS: AMBASSADOR URGES CHINA TO RELEASE
ZHANG MINGXUAN, CEASE HARASSING FAMILY MEMBERS
Classified By: Ambassador Clark T. Randt, Jr. Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
Summary
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1. (C) The U.S. Government is deeply concerned about reports
that PRC authorities detained China House Church Alliance
President Pastor Zhang Mingxuan (aka "Pastor Bike") and
prevented one of Pastor Zhang's sons from receiving medical
treatment after severely beating him and harassing Pastor
Zhang's family members, the Ambassador told MFA International
Organizations Department Director General Wu Hailong on
October 23. The Ambassador urged China to release Pastor
Zhang from detention immediately, ensure that Pastor Zhang's
injured son receives access to proper medical treatment and
cease the harassment of Pastor Zhang's family members. DG
Wu, the senior MFA official with responsibility for human
rights issues, stated that Pastor Zhang's case is an
"internal affair" to be handled "in accordance with China's
laws," but said he would instruct his colleagues to look into
the matter. End summary.
Ambassador Urges China to Release House Church Pastor Zhang
Mingxuan, Cease Harassment of Family Members
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2. (C) The Ambassador told MFA International Organizations DG
Wu Hailong on October 23 that the United States is deeply
concerned about reports that PRC authorities detained Pastor
Zhang Mingxuan and prevented Pastor Zhang's son from
receiving medical treatment after severely beating him and
harassing members of his family. The Ambassador told DG Wu
that authorities ordered Pastor Zhang and his wife to leave
Beijing during the Olympics and, during the past few days,
forced the eviction of Pastor Zhang's wife from her Beijing
apartment and severely beat Pastor Zhang's sons with metal
rods. The Ambassador also advised DG Wu of reports that
authorities had prevented Pastor Zhang's elder son, Zhang
Jian, from receiving medical treatment after severely beating
and injuring him.
3. (C) Although DG Wu stated that he had not heard of Pastor
Zhang's case, MFA IO Human Rights Division Director Yan
Jiarong said she is familiar with the case from previous
Embassy interventions with the MFA beginning in early July.
DG Wu stated that Pastor Zhang's case is an "internal affair"
to be handled "in accordance with China's laws" but quickly
added that he would instruct his colleagues to look into the
case.
RANDT