This podcast investigates allegations of Chinese authorities using psychiatric hospitals to detain and silence political protesters. The journalist interviews several individuals who claim to have been wrongfully hospitalized for expressing dissent, detailing their experiences with forced medication, physical restraints, and ongoing police intimidation. One interviewee, Junjie, describes his escape to New Zealand and subsequent harassment of his family. The investigation also includes undercover calls with Chinese psychiatrists who acknowledge the practice of hospitalizing individuals for politically sensitive online comments. The podcast concludes by highlighting the systemic issues and the challenges faced by victims in seeking justice within the Chinese legal system, illustrating the lack of accountability and the prevalence of this practice.
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