The Tail of the Dragon
Two intrepid Chinese women–one a naturalized American who works as a reporter in New York, the other a former Beijing business writer now serving a six-year sentence in a Chinese jail–have helped define what is at stake for East Asia and the world when the Hong Kong press comes under the formal sway of the…
Christie’s New York to offer costumes and more from ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ in online auction
Clothing and accessories featured in the hit 20th Century Studios film to be offered from September 1-15 to benefit the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) A public exhibition of the items in the sale will be held at Christie’s New York from September 8-13 New York,…
CPJ urges Trump to prioritize Jimmy Lai’s release in meeting with Xi Jinping
New York, May 12, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists urges U.S. President Donald Trump to do everything possible to secure the release of jailed Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai during his meeting this week with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Lai, a British citizen and founder of the defunct pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, was sentenced to…
CPJ and 91 global media groups press Philippine leader to free Frenchie Mae Cumpio
New York, February 6, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists and more than 90 media groups around the world have called on Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to “right the wrong” and release jailed journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, as she marks six years behind bars on Saturday. In a joint letter to Marcos coordinated by CPJ…
Journalist jailings imperil a free press worldwide amid reports of life-threatening prison conditions: CPJ
China, Myanmar, and Israel lead jailers of journalists in 2025 New York, January 21, 2026 — For the fifth consecutive year, more than 300 journalists were behind bars at year-end, according to a new report released by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). China, Myanmar, and Israel were the leading jailers of journalists on the…
2025 journalist jailings remain stubbornly high; harsh prison conditions pervasive
For the fifth year in a row, more than 300 journalists were imprisoned worldwide as of the end of 2025, according to CPJ’s annual prison census. These record-setting numbers reflect growing authoritarianism and escalating numbers of armed conflicts worldwide. Often, journalists are held under cruel and life-threatening conditions – “a cemetery of the living,” as one freed Palestinian prisoner described it.
CPJ joins 32 groups urging UK leader Starmer to secure Jimmy Lai’s release during China trade talks
The Committee to Protect Journalists has joined 32 organizations in calling on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to use a planned visit to China next year to push for the release of Jimmy Lai, who was convicted in Hong Kong on Monday of national security offenses. Lai, a 78-year-old British citizen and founder of the…
Human Rights Day 2025: CPJ calls on Asian governments to free imprisoned journalists
December 8, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists has written to heads of government across Asia ahead of International Human Rights Day on December 10, urging them to immediately free reporters imprisoned for their work. As of December 1, Asia holds at least 106 journalists behind bars, with China (50), Myanmar (27), and Vietnam (16) the…
CPJ leads solidarity action at the Global Investigative Journalism Conference
Kuala Lumpur, November 22, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) led a solidarity action at the world’s largest investigative journalism conference, calling on governments around the world to free more than 320 imprisoned journalists and end impunity for those who attack the press. Participants also pressed governments to ensure journalists can report freely and safely…
Surging Israeli settler violence hurts West Bank journalists
With settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank spiking, journalists are also facing more frequent and severe attacks. So far in 2025, the Committee to Protect Journalists has documented 11 attack incidents involving at least 23 Palestinian and international journalists by Israeli settlers — some alongside soldiers — compared with one attack on…