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Hong Kong: Women Press Freedom Slams Hong Kong’s Visa Refusal for Journalist Haze Fan
The Bloomberg journalist was previously wrongfully detained by China for three years on baseless charges
China: Women Press Freedom Decries Harsh Sentence for Sophia Huang Xueqin
Huang Xueqin was sentenced to five years in prison nearly three years after her detention on bogus charges of inciting subversion of state power.
China: One Month After Zhang Zhan's 4-Year Imprisonment, Chinese Authorities Threaten Rearrest
WPF acknowledges the release of journalist Zhang Zhan from Shanghai prison after her four-year sentence for reporting on the Wuhan lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Switzerland: Taiwanese Journalists Tian Si-ru and Judy Tseng Must be Allowed to Attend the UN’s World Health Assembly
WPF is shocked about the denial of interview permits to Taiwanese journalists Tian Si-ru and Judy Tseng, for attending the annual World Health Assembly in Geneva.
China: Women Press Freedom Raises Alarm about Zhang Zhan’s Well-being Following Disappearance Post-Release
WPF is deeply concerned about the well-being of Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan over her untraceable whereabouts on the day of her expected release from Shanghai Women's Prison after four years.
Sweden: Lack of Transparency in Swedish Expulsion of Chinese Journalist Raises Concerns
WPF expresses concern over Sweden's expulsion of a Chinese journalist, citing “national security” concerns and the evident lack of transparency surrounding the case.
China: CCTV Yang Hailing Obstructed by Police at Deadly Explosion
WPF strongly condemns the impediment of journalists in China, including state television CCTV reporter Yang Hailing, as they reported at a site of a deadly blast that killed two and injured dozens in the Hebei province on March 13.
China: Urgent Concern for the Safety of Minnie Chan Following Disappearance in China
CFWIJ and WPF are concerned by the disappearance of journalist Minnie Chan following her attendance at a security conference in Beijing.
China: After 700 Days in Detention Trial Against Journalist Sophia Huang Xueqin Commences
The long-awaited trial against journalist Sophia Huang Xueqin — charged with subversion and facing up to 15 years in prison — commenced almost two years after she was detained.
China: One Year Since Cheng Lei Trial - No Verdict Yet
China silent on Chinese-Australian journalist Cheng Lei’s sentencing.
Germany: CFWIJ Calls On German Authorities To Investigate Continuous Attacks On Su Yutong
Increased threats and blackmail followed exiled journalist Su Yutong reporting at a Hong Kong protest.
China: Journalist Zhanargul Zhumatai Pleads For Freedom — CFWIJ Demands The Chinese Government Ceases Its Ruthless Clampdowns On Journalists
Ethnic Kazakh journalist Zhanargul Zhumatai expresses that she cannot leave the house where she is currently residing in without being targeted by authorities.
China: Trolling of Asian Women Journalists On The Rise- CFWIJ Condemns Efforts By The Chinese Government To Delegitimize Media And Silence Criticism
Women journalists and analysts of Asian descent have been on the receiving end of increased harassment over the past year.
China: Australian Journalist Cheng Lei Remains Behind Bars As Court Defers Verdict After Closed-Door Trial
A Chinese court deferred its verdict on a national security case against Australian journalist Cheng Lei after a three-hour long closed-door trial.
China: CFWIJ Calls For Australian Journalist Cheng Lei’s Immediate Release
Chinese-born Australian journalist Cheng Lei is due before a court in Beijing