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Student allegedly jailed in China for six years after taking part in pro-democracy protests in Australia

pro-democracy protests in Australia. The student, who the Guardian has chosen not to name, lost contact with his friends in Sydney after returning to [China](https://www.theguardian.com/world/china) in December 2024

Student’s alleged jailing in China over Australian pro-democracy protests sparks calls for inquiry

pro-democracy protests sparks calls for inquiry Australia’s human rights commissioner has said the [Chinese student who was allegedly jailed for six years by Chinese authorities](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/21/student-allegedly-jailed-china-after-pro-democracy-protests-australia) for joining protests in Sydney