Dark histories and complex motivations are part and parcel of the Chinese dissident world - a community of emigres and expats connected by shared experiences but sometimes driven apart by political beliefs.

Produced by Radio Free Asia

Reporters: Jane Tang, Tara McKelvey

Audio production: Suraj Singareddy

Social editor: Long Nguyen

Visual design: Amanda Weisbrod, Paul Nelson, Leo Kim

Senior editors: Charlie Dharapak, Cherry Agarwal, Greg Barber

Executive producer: Boer Deng

Special thanks Eugene Whong and Jim Snyder for English voiceovers.

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