Rights groups say China detained two journalists over corruption report
Summary
Rights groups report that China detained two journalists, Liu Hu and Wu Yingjiao, after they exposed alleged corruption by an official in Sichuan province. The police claim the men are being investigated for making false accusations and illegal business activities, but there is no comment yet from the Chinese government.Key Facts
- Two Chinese journalists, Liu Hu and Wu Yingjiao, were detained after reporting on corruption.
- They published an investigation into a senior official's alleged corruption in Sichuan province.
- Chengdu police say the journalists are under investigation for making false claims and illegal business operations.
- Liu Hu was previously arrested in 2013 for defamation related to corruption accusations and was released in 2014.
- Rights groups highlight ongoing media repression in China, with over 120 journalists reportedly detained.
- Before their arrest, a Chengdu official urged Liu Hu to contact authorities rather than publish reports.
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