Noted author and Charter '08 signatory Zhao Dagong has been detained by Chinese authorities in Shenzhen.  Zhao has been missing since yesterday without any further notice to his family.  According to his wife, Zhao Dagong's home was searched yesterday morning at 10 am.  Zhao, his wife, and his son were separately questioned by police until 6 pm last night.  At that time, Zhao was taken away with his computers and notes.  No official reason has been given for his detention. 

Zhao is a famous author and human rights defender in Shenzhen.  He is one of the original 303 signatories of Charter '08.  Zhao been continually harassed by police for his activism in recent years especially since the arrest of democracy activist Liu Xiaobo.  In the recent judgement and sentencing of Liu, Zhao Dagong was mentioned as a witness for the prosecution.  At this time it is unknown whether or not his detention is related to Liu's case.