Wencheng Liu v. Eric Holder, Jr.

MEMORANDUM

Wencheng Liu, a native and citizen of China, petitions pro se for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals’ (“BIA”) decision affirming the immigration judge’s denial of his application for asylum, withholding of removal, and relief under the Convention Against Torture (“CAT”). We have jurisdiction under 8 U.S.C. § 1252 . We review for substantial evidence factual findings. Zehatye v. Gonzales, 453 F.3d 1182, 1184-85 (9th Cir.2006). We deny the petition for review.

Liu does not contend that he suffered past persecution. Substantial evidence supports the BIA’s determination that Liu failed to establish a well-founded fear of future persecution because he did not show that the Chinese government is aware of his activities or is seeking him, or that he would continue to participate in political activities if he returns to China. See Nagoulko v. INS, 333 F.3d 1012, 1018 (9th Cir.2003). We do not address Liu’s unex-hausted contention that he will be persecuted based on his group membership. See Barron v. Ashcroft, 358 F.3d 674, 678 (9th Cir.2004).

Because Liu failed to meet the lower burden of proof for asylum, it follows that he has not met the higher standard for…