Career
A Chinese citizen from Nanjing of Jiangsu province in China, He Peirong is an outspoken activist who opposes alleged civil rights violations in China. Her profile rose significantly after her role in helping Chen Guangcheng escape. Peirong drove 20 hours to meet Chen as part of a larger effort to get Chen to the United States Embassy.
He Peirong was detained for about one week prior to being released.
He Peirong’s plight was on the agenda for a special on May 3, 2012.
