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Two Hong Kong journalists detained in mainland China

Hong Kong, June 9, 2014–The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the detention in mainland China of two Hong Kong journalists, the latest in a series of indications that the space for media freedom in Hong Kong is shrinking.

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CPJ welcomes release of Tibetan filmmaker Dhondup Wangchen in China

New York, June 5, 2014–The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the release today of Tibetan documentary filmmaker Dhondup Wangchen, who was jailed in China in 2008 for shooting the film, “Leaving Fear Behind,” which documents conditions faced by Tibetans under Chinese rule. Wangchen was released from prison in Qinghai’s provincial capital, Xining, today, but faces…

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China detains journalist amid widening crackdown

Hong Kong, May 29, 2014–Another journalist has been detained in China ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, according to news reports. The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the detention of Xin Jian, who was arrested on May 13 and accused of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble.”

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Boxun News contributor arrested in China

Hong Kong, May 14, 2014–Chinese authorities said on Tuesday that police arrested a contributor to the U.S.-based Chinese-language news website Boxun News on May 3, accusing him of fabricating stories that harmed China’s image, according to news reports. The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns Xiang Nanfu’s arrest, which is the latest in a wave of…

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Ilham Tohti’s daughter fights for his freedom

At first glance, 19-year-old Jewher Ilham may seem like a typical college student. As she clutched her smart phone, the face of a cat imprinted on the cover peered through her fingers. She spoke in short sentences with little pause. Her thoughts pulled her in various directions as she spoke about her love for dance,…

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A 2007 photo shows Chinese journalist Gao Yu speaking in Hong Kong. Gao has been detained since April 24. (AFP/Mike Clarke)

Chinese journalist Gao Yu jailed for leaking secrets

Hong Kong, May 8, 2014–A Chinese journalist missing since April 24 was detained by authorities and has been accused of leaking a confidential Communist Party document, according to news reports. Gao Yu’s arrest comes amid the detention of several government critics as the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown approaches, according to news reports. 

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Hong Kong publisher Yao Wentian jailed for 10 years

Hong Kong, May 8, 2014–The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the 10-year jail sentence given on Wednesday to a Hong Kong publisher preparing to release a book critical of Chinese President Xi Jinping. 

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Ten journalists to free from prison

On World Press Freedom Day, CPJ calls for the release of all jailed journalists By Shazdeh Omari/CPJ News Editor New York, April 29, 2014—Uzbek editor Muhammad Bekjanov has been in jail for 15 years, one of the longest imprisonments of journalists worldwide. Prominent Iranian journalist Siamak Ghaderi was imprisoned in 2010 and has been beaten…

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Gao Yu (VOA)

Chinese journalist Gao Yu is missing

On April 15, 1989, Hu Yaobang died. Hu had been general secretary of the Communist Party from 1982 to 1987, and recognized for his leanings toward economic reform in China. His death led to demonstrations around China, some of them in Tiananmen Square. On June 4, 1989, Tiananmen became the focus of the government’s wrath, and…

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Charles Xue released from Chinese prison on bail

Charles Xue Biqun, a Chinese-born American billionaire venture capitalist and a prominent government critic, was released on bail April 16, 2014, after being arrested in August 2013 for alleged involvement in prostitution, according to news reports.

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