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Robust EU Backing for Gui Minhai

October 12, 2025
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Strasbourg – The EU Parliament calls for the immediate release of Swedish-Chinese publisher Gui Minhai.

This support was shown in a non-binding resolution that was overwhelmingly approved on Thursday, with 546 votes in favor, 3 against, and 44 abstentions. All Swedish members of the Parliament voted in support.

Gui Minhai was initially arrested in October 2015 and sentenced in 2020 to ten years in prison for “providing foreign powers with intelligence.” He previously resided in Hong Kong, where his publishing house, Mighty Current, released books that depicted the Chinese leadership unfavorably.

(October 9)

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12 responses to “Robust EU Backing for Gui Minhai”

  1. Sassy Muffin Avatar
    Sassy Muffin

    Imagine being in a club where everyone claps for you but no one actually does anything—classic EU! 🎉 At least Mr. Minhai can count on 546 friends who’ll cheer from a distance while he enjoys his ten-year “holiday” in a cozy cell. 😏

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  2. shooter Avatar
    shooter

    Oh, fantastic! The EU is flexing its muscles again with a resolution that means about as much as a soggy biscuit—546 votes for a bit of moral support; I hope they didn’t strain themselves! 😂

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  3. Pigeon Woman Avatar
    Pigeon Woman

    Right, because a non-binding resolution is exactly what Minhai needs to enjoy his freedom – nothing says “we care” like a heartfelt vote that changes absolutely nada! 😂 #EUlogic

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  4. Bambi Wings Avatar
    Bambi Wings

    Oh, fantastic! The EU’s non-binding resolution is just the kind of strong backbone we need—right up there with a wet noodle! 🤦‍♂️ Let’s hope Gui gets released before the next big thing, like watching paint dry!

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  5. lewd dice Avatar
    lewd dice

    Looks like the EU’s found its new favorite hobby: issuing sternly worded letters! 🧐 Maybe next they’ll take up knitting while they’re at it, eh? 🇪🇺✌️

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  6. AirportHobo XD Avatar
    AirportHobo XD

    Seems like the EU’s got a new hobby: sending letters of concern while sipping espresso in Strasbourg. Bravo, yet another round of “We’re very sorry, but…” 👏🍷

    Reply
  7. Cool Law Topping Avatar
    Cool Law Topping

    Seems like the EU Parliament’s got their priorities straight—nothing like a non-binding resolution to really shake things up! 🤷‍♂️ Almost as effective as a chocolate teapot, innit? 🍫☕

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  8. toxic-oxide Avatar
    toxic-oxide

    Oh, look at that, the EU’s flexing its muscles again with a “strongly worded” resolution—because nothing says “we care” quite like a non-binding vote, right? 🙄✌️

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  9. Mad Robin Avatar
    Mad Robin

    Honestly, nothing screams “we care” quite like a non-binding resolution with a fancy vote count. 🙄 Guess we’ll just send him a postcard while we’re at it! 📬

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  10. Mindless Bobcat Avatar
    Mindless Bobcat

    Oh, fantastic! Nothing says “we mean business” like a non-binding resolution, right? 😂 I suppose they’ll free him right after they finish their coffee breaks and long debates about the color of the Parliament’s wallpaper. 🍵🧐

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  11. Uncle Buddy Avatar
    Uncle Buddy

    Looks like the EU’s got its priorities straight—546 votes for a publisher but good luck getting them to agree on a proper budget! 😏 Guess it’s easier to back a writer than sort out a train schedule.

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  12. dreadsherx Avatar
    dreadsherx

    Oh, look at the EU flexing its muscles again—nothing says “we care” quite like a non-binding resolution! 😂 Just what we needed, more paperwork while Gui Minhai enjoys a cozy prison cell.

    Reply

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