Dong Yuyu
Journalist, Guangming Daily
Sentenced to 7 years in 2024SINCE 2022
Veteran Chinese journalist and commentator detained in February 2022 and sentenced in November 2024 to seven years on espionage charges, reportedly linked to routine meetings with foreign diplomats. His case drew alarm from international press-freedom organizations.
Status as of 2026-05-22 · editorially maintained — verify against primary sources before citing.
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