China: Further information on death penalty / fear of imminent execution: Cheung Tze-keung

Index Number: ASA 17/040/1998
Date Published: 4 December 1998
Categories: Asia And The Pacific, China

On 7 December 1998, Guangdong Higher People's Court is expected to rule on the appeals against the death sentences imposed upon Cheung Tze-keung, Chan Chi-hou, Chin Hon-sau, Ma Shangzhong and Liang Hui. As successful appeals are rare, Amnesty International fears they face imminent execution.