The Digital Exile: How ‘Teacher Li’ Faces Global Pressure for Reporting on China
Li Ying, a China-born digital activist operating from exile in Italy, has become the primary target of state-backed intimidation campaigns after his X account, known as ‘Teacher Li,’ amassed 2.2 million followers. Since 2022, when he began documenting widespread domestic protests, Li has faced escalating death threats, doxxing attempts, and smear campaigns aimed at silencing…