Chinese journalists who accused a Communist Party official of corruption released on bail

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Meredith ChenFebruary 16, 2026 at 11:30 AM

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Two Chinese investigative journalists, Liu Hu and Wu Yingjiao, were released on bail in Sichuan province after being detained on February 2nd. Police in Chengdu's Jinjiang district arrested them on suspicion of "making false accusations" and "illegal business operations." Their detention followed an article they published last month accusing Pu Fayou, a Communist Party official in Pujiang county, of corruption and abusing his power to suppress private enterprises. The article, which has since been removed, also implicated other county officials. Liu Hu, a veteran journalist, had previously been detained under similar circumstances in 2013 but was acquitted. The journalists are awaiting trial.

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Jinjiang district 50% Pujiang county 50% Sichuan province 60% Chengdu ×260% Communist Party 70% Pu Fayou 70% Wu Yingjiao 80% Liu Hu ×390%

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corruption 100% investigative journalists 90% communist party official 80% false accusations 70% illegal business operations 60% abuse of authority 50% bail 50% press freedom 40%

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