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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2906(RSP))

On the 10th anniversary of the detention of jailed Swedish publisher Gui Minhai in China

B-10-2025-0431

on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Yannis Maniatis, Francisco Assis, Evin Incir

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This resolution condemns the abduction and arbitrary detention of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai in China, calls for his immediate release, and demands respect for his rights as an EU citizen. It also calls for the release of other political prisoners, urges the EU to raise the case in bilateral engagements, and insists that resumed parliamentary dialogue with China cover human rights.

Key points

  1. Strongly condemns the illegal abduction of Gui Minhai and his continued arbitrary detention on fabricated charges in trial proceedings that violated international due process standards.
  2. Denounces extraordinary renditions, forced televised confessions, and show trials in China, which are contrary to international law and human rights standards.
  3. Calls on Chinese authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Gui Minhai, respect his rights as EU citizen, and guarantee unhindered access to Swedish consular representatives and his family.
  4. Calls on Chinese authorities to guarantee Gui Minhai's right to regular contact with family and legal representatives, including phone or video calls, and access to timely medical care by independent professionals.
  5. Calls on the Swedish government to make Gui Minhai's release a priority in relations with China and to work with other European countries to press harder for his freedom.
  6. Urges Chinese authorities to disclose Gui Minhai's current place of detention and ensure his safety, health, and dignity.
  7. Calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all other political prisoners and arbitrarily detained individuals in China, including Ilham Tohti, Go Sherab Gyatso, Xu Na, Wang Yi, Yu Wensheng, Zhang Zhan, and Li Qiaochu.
  8. Underlines that the recent decision to resume parliamentary dialogue with the Chinese National People's Congress must be firmly extended to cover human rights, the rule of law, and the protection of EU citizens abroad.
  9. Urges the Commission, EEAS, and EU Member States to continue raising Gui Minhai's case at all levels of bilateral engagement with China and to intensify pressure through coordinated diplomatic and targeted measures.
  10. Reaffirms the need for the EU Delegation in Beijing to actively monitor trials and detention conditions of human rights defenders, including EU citizens, and to consistently demand accountability for abuses.

Who is affected

  • Gui Minhai, a Swedish publisher and EU citizen, detained in China.
  • Other political prisoners and arbitrarily detained individuals in China, including Ilham Tohti, Go Sherab Gyatso, Xu Na, Wang Yi, Yu Wensheng, Zhang Zhan, and Li Qiaochu.
  • Chinese authorities, who are called on to release detainees and respect rights.
  • Swedish government, urged to prioritize Gui Minhai's release in relations with China.
  • EU institutions and member states, urged to raise the case and intensify pressure.