Liu Hu

Liu Hu is a veteran Chinese investigative journalist. He is newsworthy due to his recent detention in Sichuan province, along with another journalist, Wu Yingjiao. They were detained after publishing an article critical of local officials, reportedly exposing corruption by a senior official. This incident has raised concerns among rights groups and activists about the shrinking space for independent voices and potential abuse of power in China. Liu Hu was previously arrested in 2013 on suspicion of defamation. His current detention highlights the ongoing challenges faced by journalists in China who attempt to report on sensitive issues like corruption, and underscores the government's efforts to control information and suppress dissent.