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Press Freedom Crisis: Journalists Detained Over Corruption Report

2/6/2026

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Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemned the detention of Liu Hu and Wu Yingjiao in Sichuan after a report alleged corruption by Pu Fayou.
The journalists face charges of making false accusations and illegal business operations.
The report posted on WeChat has been deleted.
RSF's advocacy manager urged pressure on China amid restricted independent reporting.
China ranks 178th out of 180 in press freedom and remains the leading jailer of journalists.

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Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemned the detention of Liu Hu and Wu Yingjiao in Sichuan after a report alleged corruption by Pu Fayou.
The journalists face charges of making false accusations and illegal business operations.
The report posted on WeChat has been deleted.
RSF's advocacy manager urged pressure on China amid restricted independent reporting.
China ranks 178th out of 180 in press freedom and remains the leading jailer of journalists.