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After China took her husband, she discovered his secret cause

He was quirky, private and possibly a dissident blogger.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story July 31, 2023 As Bei Zhenying sought to uncover her husband's secrets after his arrest, she found herself on a journey of awakening to China's political reality. The New York Times Find out what Bei Zhenying learned about her husband. → Sign up for Your Places: Global Update. All the latest news for any part of the world you select. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018

Breaking news: Paul Reubens, of Pee-wee Herman fame, dies at 70

His character became a symbol of childlike whimsy.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story July 31, 2023 BREAKING NEWS Piotr Redlinski for The New York Times Paul Reubens, Comedian Who Created Pee-wee Herman, Is Dead at 70 His childlike alter ego Pee-wee Herman became a movie and television sensation in the 1980s before his career was briefly derailed by a sex scandal. Read more Get more breaking news in your inbox Sign up to receive emails from The New York Times as soon as important news breaks around the world. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018