She left her job to become an activist online, alleging the authorities didn't allow to report the truth.
She also assisted to defend vulnerable groups their rights, especially on water pollution and HIV/AIDS through contaminated blood transfusions.
She was involved in commemorating Tiananmen crackdown and participated in solidarity actions for human rights defenders, including lawyer Ni Yulan.
With the help of international NGOs and friends, she managed to leave the country to Germany, where she continued involving her human rights work and solidarity actions, including artist Ai Weiwei.
[5][4] The New York Times[citation needed] and German Journalists Association DJV[6] criticized this decision of DW.