Feng Zhenghu, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Feng Zhenghu

Chinese activist

Date of Birth: 01-Jul-1954

Place of Birth: Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China

Profession: economist, human rights activist

Nationality: China

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

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About Feng Zhenghu

  • Feng Zhenghu (born 1 July 1954) is a Chinese economist and scholar based in Shanghai.
  • Citing Amnesty International, The Guardian said that Feng was "a prominent human rights defender" in China.
  • In 2001 he was sent to prison for three years ostensibly for "illegal business activity".
  • He was released in 2004 and has since written critical pieces highlighting alleged malpractice by local governments and forced evictions.Outside China, Feng is best known for having been refused re-entry into China eight times in 2009, despite being a Chinese citizen.
  • He protested and remained in the immigration hall of Narita International Airport for 92 days, attracted concern from Asian activists, and received worldwide media attention.

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