After an accident with seven deaths: China discusses freedom of the press. China has reliably occupied one of the lowest places in the press freedom rankings of the organization Reporters Without Borders.
Last year, the People's Republic came in 179th out of 180, only North Korea has it more difficult for journalists. At least 100 journalists were in prison in China in 2023 because of their work. The government's decision to cancel the Chinese Prime Minister's traditional press conference at the end of this year's parliament has been criticized.