Chinese journalists who accused a Communist Party official of corruption released on bail
South China Morning Post
by Meredith ChenFebruary 16, 2026
Two Chinese investigative journalists detained in Sichuan province earlier this month after accusing a local Communist Party official of corruption have been released on bail pending a trial.
Liu Hu, 50, a veteran Chinese investigative reporter, and his colleague, Wu Yingjiao, 34, were taken into custody on suspicion of “making false accusations” and conducting “illegal business operations”, police in Chengdu’s Jinjiang district said on February 2.
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Originally published on South China Morning Post on 2/16/2026