Surviving Chinese Communist Detention: A Survivor's Story

Surviving Chinese Communist Detention

by Steven Schaerer

4.8 out of 5

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In a world where human rights are often violated, one man's story stands as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Steven Schaerer, a Canadian businessman, was detained by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and held captive for over two years. During his time in detention, Schaerer endured unimaginable physical and psychological torture. Yet, through it all, he maintained his hope and determination to survive.

Schaerer's story is a harrowing account of the horrors that can occur under authoritarian regimes. It is also a story of hope and resilience, showing that even in the darkest of times, the human spirit can triumph.

Schaerer's Detention

Schaerer was arrested in China in 2014 on charges of espionage. He was held incommunicado for over two weeks, during which time he was interrogated and tortured. Schaerer was eventually charged with "inciting subversion of state power" and sentenced to eight years in prison.

Schaerer's prison conditions were deplorable. He was held in a small, windowless cell with no access to running water or a toilet. He was fed meager rations of food and water, and he was denied medical care.

Torture and Abuse

In addition to the physical hardships he endured, Schaerer was also subjected to psychological torture. He was repeatedly interrogated, and his captors used sleep deprivation, solitary confinement, and threats to break him down.

Schaerer was also physically tortured. He was beaten, electrocuted, and waterboarded. His captors also threatened to harm his family if he did not cooperate.

Finding Resilience

Despite the horrors he endured, Schaerer never gave up hope. He found strength in his faith and in the support of his fellow prisoners.

Schaerer also developed coping mechanisms to deal with the torture and abuse. He learned to meditate and visualize a safe place. He also wrote poetry and kept a journal to document his experiences.

Release and Aftermath

After two years of detention, Schaerer was released in 2016. He returned to Canada a changed man. He was physically and mentally scarred by his experience, but he was also determined to share his story and to advocate for others who had been detained by the CCP.

Schaerer has since become a leading advocate for human rights in China. He has testified before the United Nations and the Canadian Parliament, and he has spoken out against the CCP's human rights abuses.

Steven Schaerer's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. It is a story of hope and triumph, and it shows that even in the darkest of times, the human spirit can prevail.

Surviving Chinese Communist Detention

by Steven Schaerer

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1697 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	323 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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