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- Total News Sources
- 16
- Left
- 7
- Center
- 4
- Right
- 1
- Unrated
- 4
- Last Updated
- 11 days ago
- Bias Distribution
- 58% Left
Chinese Journalist Dong Yuyu Sentenced for Espionage
Dong Yuyu, a veteran journalist and former editor of Guangming Daily, has been sentenced to seven years in prison by a Beijing court on charges of espionage. Detained in February 2022 while dining with a Japanese diplomat, Dong's trial was held behind closed doors, with no evidence shared publicly, causing widespread condemnation from press freedom advocates. His family and international organizations have labeled the sentencing a 'grave injustice,' criticizing China's legal system and its implications for diplomatic interactions. The U.S. and press associations have called for Dong's release, highlighting the case as a violation of freedom of speech and press rights guaranteed by China's constitution. The case has also strained diplomatic relations, with the Japanese government protesting the detention of its diplomat involved in the incident. Dong's work, known for advocating moderate reforms, has been seen as a symbol of press freedom under threat in China.
- Total News Sources
- 16
- Left
- 7
- Center
- 4
- Right
- 1
- Unrated
- 4
- Last Updated
- 11 days ago
- Bias Distribution
- 58% Left
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