Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
Gao Zhisheng is a prominent Chinese human rights lawyer known for defending individuals facing persecution by the Chinese government. He has been subjected to harassment, imprisonment, and torture due to his activism.
AP course connection
Topic 6.1: 6.1 Global Tensions and Human Rights in China