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China's Press Freedom Plummets as Journalist Detained

2/3/2026

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  • On February 3, 2026, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemned Liu Hu's detention after he reported local officials' corruption.
  • Police in Chengdu are investigating Liu Hu and Wu Yingjiao for allegedly spreading 'false accusations' tied to their article about Pu Fayou, Pujiang county's Communist Party secretary.
  • The article about Pu Fayou has been removed from Liu Hu's WeChat account.
  • China ranks 178th out of 180 in the RSF Press Freedom Index.