Search in China, stage: eliminate, national level
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2 incidents match this view.
Country: China, RSF 2026 rank: 178th of 180
Continent: Asia
Tactic: Secrets and espionage laws (1) Detention and violence (1)
Stage: Eliminate (2)
Outcome: Ongoing (2)
Level: National (2)
Head of government: Xi Jinping
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | China: editor Dong Yuyu is sentenced to seven years for espionage over meals with a diplomat | China (RSF 2026 rank: 178th of 180) | Secrets and espionage laws | Xi Jinping | Ongoing (November 1, 2024) |
| May 14, 2020 | China: citizen journalist Zhang Zhan imprisoned for Wuhan reporting | China (RSF 2026 rank: 178th of 180) | Detention and violence | Xi Jinping | Ongoing |