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Wang Gongquan | |
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| 王功权 | |
| Born | 22 October 1961 |
| Nationality | People's Republic of China |
| Alma mater | Jilin University of Technology |
| Occupation(s) | Venture capitalist (retired), Founder and CSO of Tsingpu |
| Known for | Venture investment, civil rights advocacy |
Wang Gongquan (Chinese: 王功权; pinyin: Wáng Gōngquán) is a billionaire liberal activist in China. He is a main leader and financial backer of the New Citizens' Movement. He was arrested on 13 September 2013 for allegedly "disturbing order in public space".[1]
- ^ "China Detains a Billionaire for Activism". NYTimes. 13 September 2013.