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The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is deeply concerned that a Chinese news anchor for a state-owned TV channel has been accused of espionage after a message was posted online by a researcher at a central government think tank. Hong Kong-based newspaper Ming Pao Daily reported on September 11 that Rui Chenggang , 37, has been accused of spying. Rui, who speaks fluent English, became the Chinese economic news anchor for China Central Television (CCTV) in 2003. He has been held in... MORE
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has condemned the staff of a giant beverage manufacturer for brutally attacking a journalist on August 19. Li Runwen , a reporter with China Youth Daily , went with an intern to investigate alleged extortion of student wages at a factory belonging to the Hangzhou Wahaha Group Co, Ltd (also known as Wahaha) in Jiangsu Province. A company security guard demanded to take a picture of Li’s press card. When he refused, the guard suddenly yelled at... MORE
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has queried the aim of the Chinese authority to restrain peopale’s rights to use instant messaging services (IMS) to disseminate news. The State Internet Information Office of China passed a new set of rules on August 7 requiring all IMS users to provide their real name to register an account and sign agreements with service providers to abide “Seven Bottom Lines”. Effectively, this means users will have to abide by laws and regulations, which... MORE
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has called for an investigation into events in Xinjiang Province, China, following the complete shutdown of the internet in Kashgar, and the blocking of reports of a deadly riot for three days. State-owned news agency Xinhua reported on July 30 that “dozens of Uyghur and Han civilians were killed and injured” early on the morning of July 28. The report said a number of assailants attacked the police station and other government buildings in... MORE
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the Guangdong Propaganda Department for pressuring a media group to fire a journalist because he wrote a commentary for a Hong Kong outlet. On July 18, Song Zhibiao was forced to sign an agreement terminating his contract with Nan Fang Media Group after he wrote an article for a Hong Kong-based online platform, Oriental Daily. Several journalists said Song was forced to leave Nan Fang because of the piece. They said the Guangdong... MORE
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) urges China’s major media regulator to withdraw new rules which will interfere with journalists’ right to work and prevent media workers from properly exercising their duties to report in the public interest. On July 8, state-owned news agency Xinhua reported that the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television (SAPPRFT) issued the new regulations governing journalists on June 30. The rules have far-reaching... MORE
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the fact that detained journalist Gao Yu has been deprived of her legal right to meet her defence lawyer for three months. Gao Yu, an outspoken independent journalist, went missing on April 24. It was announced on May 8 that she had been detained by the Chinese authorities on accusations of releasing “state secrets” to Hong Kong and German media outlets. According to state-owned Xinhua News Agency, Gao, 70, released information to non-... MORE
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is deeply concerned that a notice issued by China’s media regulator to State-controlled media outlets appears to forbid publication of “critical reports” and could create excuses for management to impose self-censorship. The notice was issued by the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television (SAPPRFT) on June 18. It specifies that journalists must not write “critical” articles without prior approval from their... MORE
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today honoured the many journalists who have tried their utmost to report on the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre in Beijing, despite suffering harassment, threats and interference by the authorities, and has called on China to respect individuals’ rights of press freedom and freedom of expression at this pivotal time of remembrance. On June 4, foreign correspondents, together with representatives from Taiwan, Hong Kong and... MORE
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is concerned that a Chinese news assistant working for a Japanese news agency has been accused of “picking quarrels and stirring up trouble” and detained by police for two weeks. Xin Jian , a Chinese news assistant for Nikkei Inc, the Japan Economic Times News Agency, was taken away from her home by Chongqing police on May 13. She was released on May 28, according to a message posted on her husband’s microblog. According to a Radio Free Asia... MORE
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