# Human trafficking and family reunification in China

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/human-trafficking-and-family-reunification-in-china
> Updated: 2026-09-09T15:36:35.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

A woman from Beijing, Sun Meihua, has been reunited with her family after 26 years of being trafficked to Cao County in Shandong province. Assisted by online volunteers and DNA testing, Sun was able to reconnect with her brother, who traveled to Shandong to bring her back to Beijing.

Reports indicate that Sun experienced significant physical and mental hardship while living under the control of an older man. Although her mental state has deteriorated, she reportedly retained fragments of her identity, such as her name and family details. While the reunion has received attention on international social media, observers have noted a lack of coverage from mainland Chinese media and the suppression of related discussions on domestic platforms like Weibo.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Beijing woman reunited with family after 26 years of trafficking

A Beijing woman reunited with her family after being trafficked to Shandong province 26 years ago, following a long search aided by online volunteers and DNA verification.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/beijing-woman-reunited-with-family-after-26-years-of-trafficking

### 2026-08-26: Vietnamese woman repatriated after 15 years in China

A Vietnamese woman has returned home after 15 years in China. Police at Noi Bai International Airport provided financial and transport assistance to help her reach her family in Tuyen Quang.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnamese-woman-repatriated-after-15-years-in-china

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