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Chinese Journalists Released on Bail After Controversial Detention

2/16/2026

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Liu Hu and Wu Yingjiao, Chinese journalists, were released on bail after detention in Sichuan on suspicion of making false accusations against a local Communist Party official.
On February 2, they were taken into custody on suspicion of illegal business operations.
Their article accusing Pu Fayou, Pujiang county secretary, of abusing power was removed.
Liu Hu previously was detained in 2013 and held nearly a year before acquittal.

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Story summary

Liu Hu and Wu Yingjiao, Chinese journalists, were released on bail after detention in Sichuan on suspicion of making false accusations against a local Communist Party official.
On February 2, they were taken into custody on suspicion of illegal business operations.
Their article accusing Pu Fayou, Pujiang county secretary, of abusing power was removed.
Liu Hu previously was detained in 2013 and held nearly a year before acquittal.