Duan, a university student, faced police questioning after joining a Discord community discussing democracy and politics, highlighting the tightening grip of China's internet censorship.
Yang Minghao, a prominent vlogger, expressed concerns on YouTube about his ability to observe the Discord group without governmental interference, signifying the precariousness of online engagement in China.
Duan was detained for 24 hours over his online activities, illustrating how even private discussions can lead to severe repercussions under China's growing censorship regime.
Maya Wang from Human Rights Watch remarked that the questioning of Duan and his peers marked an unprecedented level of scrutiny for followers of online influencers in China.
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