The jet-ski escapee is Chinese rights activist Kwon Pyong. He had posted pictures on social media mocking Chinese President Xi Jinping, and spent time in jail in China for subversion.
  • rustyfish@lemmy.world
    1931·
    2 年前

    South Korea’s coastguard said Tuesday it had arrested a Chinese national who tried to enter the country after travelling by jet ski from China – a journey of more than 300 kilometres (186 miles).

    Wearing a life vest and helmet, the man crossed the Yellow Sea on a 1800-cc jet ski from Shandong province, using binoculars and a compass to navigate and towing five barrels of fuel.

    “He refilled the petrol on the ride and dumped the empty barrels into the sea,” the coastguard said in a press release.

    That’s actually pretty badass.

    • M0oP0o@mander.xyz
      32·
      2 年前

      Does anyone know what the sea is like on that trip? I would think if it was not very calm this would be a nightmare.

      • DogMuffins@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
        241·
        2 年前

        I don’t really know but…

        Looking at it on a map it looks like it’s a huge bay, enclosed on 3 sides. I doubt there would be any significant “swell”. There might be small waves whipped up on a windy day but barely enough to trouble you on a jet ski particularly if you’re moving.

        The main risk would be exposure. Too hot, too cold or too much sun even on a cold day can really fuck you up.

      • Zpiritual@lemm.ee
        6·
        2 年前

        I’ve sailed there, granted it was on a merchant ship, and it varies a lot. If it’s little or no wind or a slight breeze from the west he would be fine weatherwise but when we had a small storm pass through it was a bit rough even on a 200m ship. Would look carefully on the weather report before attempting this, especially since he was towing his fuel.

    • rmuk@feddit.ukEnglish
      171·
      2 年前

      1800cc? That’s a bigger engine than my car. In fairness, it sounds like my car gets better mileage.

      • clb92@feddit.dk
        36·
        2 年前

        In fairness, it sounds like my car gets better mileage.

        I dunno… Even with a full tank, I bet your car is not going to get very far into the water.

  • Chariotwheel@kbin.social
    1271·
    2 年前

    “While his means of entry into South Korea in violation of the law was wrong, surveillance of the Chinese authorities and political persecution of Kwon since 2016 are behind his life-risking crossing into South Korea,” Lee said.

    “He is now weighing whether to apply for refugee status in South Korea or choose a third country,” he said.

    Well, that’s nice. Glad they don’t even consider sending him back or something. Hope he gets out of this well.

  • ihatebirds@lemm.ee
    38·
    2 年前

    “Let’s work together and topple this invisible wall” Mr. Kwon said in the Twitter post

    He described himself as “dedicated to overturning communism.”

    showing images saying “use our votes to overthrow the government”

    Hoh boy

  • YeetPics@mander.xyz
    4311·
    2 年前

    I wonder how long it takes hexbear to blame white western liberals for their leaders weak personality?

  • HellAwaits@lemm.eeEnglish
    349·
    2 年前

    Lemmygrad and HexBears Xi groupies: “You just committed a graaaave sin”

  • RickyRigatoni@lemmy.ml
    121·
    2 年前

    SKCG didn’t want to identify him but someone else identified him anyway. lmao why do the agencies even try.

    • stevedidWHAT@lemmy.world
      425·
      2 年前

      Haha apathy about a citizen escaping political persecution

      You’re a piece of shit for this comment

        • stevedidWHAT@lemmy.world
          194·
          2 年前

          “Everything that isn’t my view point is propaganda”

          Cool 1984 tactics buddy, propaganda sadly still has a real world definition for which my calling out your apathy to a scenario (fictional or not) is most certainly not l m f a o

          I know you feel like you’re right and justified rn (or maybe you’re just another furry avatar troll) but you look like an absolute prick to everyone else.

          • queermunist she/her@lemmy.ml
            528·
            2 年前

            Look at that fucking jet ski! This is not some poor victim of oppression. This is a wealthy idiot who fucked around and found out.

            • stevedidWHAT@lemmy.world
              174·
              2 年前

              Suffering is suffering dude… surely someone who’s actually fucking Queer would understand that no?

              Or are you that troll I smelt from the beginning. I love our talks.

              • queermunist she/her@lemmy.ml
                424·
                2 年前

                Okay but I’m literally a communist, like??? Do you think I feel bad for the suffering of wealthy idiots with giant godamn jet skis who declare themselves enemies of communism?

                Look. We’re entering the next Cold War, and it’s probably going to go hot this time.

                Pick a side, lib.

                • Eldritch@lemmy.world
                  72·
                  2 年前

                  Capitalists and leninists can both be wrong. I’m fine with small c communism myself. But staunchly opposed to the system lenin created.

    • SaakoPaahtaa@lemmy.world
      1013·
      2 年前

      What exactly did he find? A country better than china? (china is cringe)(china genocides due to communism)(genocide is an inherent part of communism)