For the first time, an overseas newspaper carries AVAAZ’s official QR code — a deeply touching moment for Yu Menglong’s cause, made possible by @sunnywen2004’s generous newspaper campaign to bring his story and petition to the world. th

Overseas Newspaper Prints AVAAZ QR Code in Breakthrough for Yu Menglong Justice Campaign

LONDON / BEIJING – 10 March 2026

In a significant milestone for global awareness, an overseas newspaper has become the first major publication to prominently feature the official AVAAZ QR code linked to the campaign seeking justice for late Chinese actor Yu Menglong, whose death in September 2025 continues to spark international controversy and calls for an independent investigation. 

The move, initiated through a paid placement campaign led by dedicated fan activist @sunnywen2004, marks the first time the AVAAZ petition — which has gathered more than 2.4 million signatures — has received visible mainstream print exposure outside Chinese-language media. The QR code, printed clearly in the newspaper’s international edition, directs readers to the petition page demanding a transparent forensic review of Yu’s death, which official Chinese authorities ruled an accidental fall.

Yu Menglong, 37, was found dead after falling from a high-rise apartment in Beijing’s Chaoyang District. While authorities closed the case quickly, citing alcohol intoxication, persistent leaks — including airport photographs showing injuries, audio of screams, and alleged financial trails — have fueled widespread skepticism and a global fan-driven movement.

@sunnywen2004, a prominent overseas supporter, described the newspaper placement as the result of months of personal fundraising and outreach. “This isn’t just about one article,” the activist wrote on social media. “It’s about breaking the wall of silence so the world can finally see what millions of fans have been fighting for.”

The development has been met with emotional responses from Yu’s supporters worldwide. Many described seeing the QR code in print as a “historic moment” that validates their long struggle against domestic censorship. Social media platforms outside China have seen a surge in shares, with users posting photographs of the newspaper page alongside messages of hope and determination.

International human rights organizations have welcomed the breakthrough. A spokesperson for Human Rights Watch noted that “when grassroots efforts succeed in bringing attention to cases of alleged injustice in heavily censored environments, it demonstrates the power of global solidarity and the importance of independent journalism.”

The AVAAZ petition, launched shortly after Yu’s death, calls for an impartial international forensic examination, full disclosure of medical and surveillance records, and an investigation into claims of coercion, surveillance, and possible foul play in the months leading up to his death. Organizers say the newspaper placement has already driven thousands of new signatures.

While Chinese state media and domestic platforms have remained silent on the development, the story is spreading rapidly among diaspora communities in Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia. Analysts say the move represents a notable crack in the wall of information control that has surrounded the case since day one.

For Yu Menglong’s fans, the printed QR code is more than a publicity stunt. It is tangible proof that their persistence is yielding results — that a story Beijing has tried to bury is now finding its way onto newsstands thousands of miles away.

As one fan commented online: “They can censor China, but they can’t censor the world.”