Zhang Dongshuo
Zhang Dongshuo is a Chinese lawyer known for representing clients in high-profile cases, including that of Canadian Robert Schellenberg, who faces a death penalty in China for drug trafficking charges. Zhang has been vocal about the lack of clarity surrounding the legal process and the potential implications of political tensions between China and Canada on his client's fate.
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Recent news mentions
Zhang Dongshuo met with Robert Schellenberg to inform him about his retrial.
Schellenberg won’t face death penalty at China retrial, lawyer says
Canada· 2026-02-10
Schellenberg’s lawyer, Zhang Dongshuo, yesterday confirmed China’s Supreme People’s Court struck down the sentence.
China overturns Canadian’s sentence - Taipei Times
Taiwan· 2026-02-08
Zhang Dongshuo confirmed that the Supreme People's Court of China announced the decision to revoke Schellenberg's death sentence.
Trung Quốc hủy án tử hình với một công dân Canada
Vietnam· 2026-02-07Zhang Dongshuo is a lawyer for Robert Schellenberg who confirmed the decision for a new trial.
Canadian sentenced to death in China given new trialCanada· 2026-02-07
Schellenberg’s lawyer Zhang Dongshuo confirmed the decision was announced on Friday by China’s highest court.
China overturns death sentence of Canadian in sign of diplomatic thaw | China
United Kingdom· 2026-02-07Zhang Dongshuo is Mr. Schellenberg's lawyer who has been advocating for his case.
Chinese executions of Canadians raise concerns for Robert SchellenbergCanada· 2025-03-20
