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Zhang Kai praises wife of detained lawyer in letter

    Renowned human rights lawyer Zhang Kai recounted his gratitude for the friendship of the wife of an incarcerated attorney.

    According to Zhang, Wang Qiaoling, the spouse of award-winning human rights defender Li Heping, continuously showed support to both Zhang and her husband while the government persecuted them for representing groups targeted by the government. 

    Since Li's arrest, she has dedicated herself to procuring his freedom. Zhang was also detained for more than half a year before he was released.

    “After Heping was imprisoned,” Zhang wrote, “his wife dedicated her life to advocating for him. Meanwhile, she also encouraged the family members of other prisoners. She said: ‘I can compromise on anything but my husband. He just can’t be stolen away from me. I don’t care if it’s the government or another woman.’ In an age of carnal desires, Wang Qiaoling demonstrates the pure love between Christians.”

    Additionally, Zhang writes, “People joked that ‘Wang Qiaoling is the best person to be married to.’ She witnesses about Jesus Christ with righteousness, sympathy, and a modest heart. Let us pray for her and Heping. God bless them.”