Teng Biao

Teng Biao
滕彪
Teng in 2009
Born (1973-08-02) 2 August 1973
NationalityChinese
Alma materChina University of Political Science and Law
Occupation(s)Lawyer, political activist
Years active2007-Present
OrganizationOpen Constitution Initiative (Founder)
Known forHuman rights activism, defence of cases involving freedom of expression, religious freedom against Chinese government persecution
promotion of Charter 08
MovementWeiquan movement
Awards
  • Religious Freedom and Rule of Law Defender Award (2012)
  • Prize for Outstanding Democracy Activist (2011)
  • Human Rights Watch Hellman/Hammett Grants (2010)
  • NED Democracy Award (2008)
  • Human Rights Prize of French Republic (2007)

Teng Biao (Chinese: 滕彪) is a Chinese lawyer and political activist. He is a lecturer at the China University of Political Science and Law in Beijing. He has been a vocal supporter of human rights activists such as Chen Guangcheng and Hu Jia. He has been arrested at least twice, in March 2008 and in February 2011. He was also a visiting scholar at Harvard Law School from (2015-16) and at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

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