Press Freedom Report: March 29, 2025

China

• Appeals Hearing Scheduled for Prominent Journalist
  Yuyu Dong, a respected Chinese journalist detained for over three years, is scheduled for an appeal hearing before the Beijing High Court. His detention, widely viewed as politically motivated, stems from his reporting on sensitive domestic issues and alleged “state subversion.” International human rights organizations are watching the case closely, viewing it as a critical barometer of China’s tightening grip on journalistic expression and legal recourse for dissenting voices.

United States

• Support for Displaced Journalists Gains Momentum
  In light of the U.S. administration’s defunding of federally supported media outlets such as Voice of America, career support initiatives have been launched to assist affected reporters. Many of these journalists, particularly those on temporary visas, now face unemployment, legal uncertainty, or deportation. The move underscores how immigration policy, labor protections, and press freedom can converge in moments of institutional crisis.