Aleksandra Bielakowska 白奧蘭
@ketalaolan.bsky.social
Advocacy Manager at Reporters Without Borders & President of RSF Taiwan Chapter / Human Rights, Press Freedom, Taiwan, China & Hong Kong / Formerly Correspondent for PAP / views expressed are my own @rsf.org & @rsf-chinese.bsky.social
Major win for #FreeGuiMinhai campaign! 7 years after RSF filed its initial submission on Gui Minhai, the UN WGAD concluded that the regime is arbitrarily detaining the Swedish publisher. We now call on the int. community to pressure #China for his release.
China: United Nations experts recognise detention of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai as arbitrary — and demand his release
Seven years after Reporters Without Borders (RSF) filed its initial submission, the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) has concluded that the Chinese regime is arbitrarily deta...
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December 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Major win for #FreeGuiMinhai campaign! 7 years after RSF filed its initial submission on Gui Minhai, the UN WGAD concluded that the regime is arbitrarily detaining the Swedish publisher. We now call on the int. community to pressure #China for his release.
🔴 @rsf.org 2025 round-up is now online. A total of 503 journalists are currently detained worldwide. The world’s largest jailer of journalists remains #China, (121 detainees). #Russia (48) is now in 2nd place, #Myanmar (47) ranks 3rd.
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2025, a deadly year for journalists: this is where hate and impunity lead
Journalists do not just die – they are killed. The number of murdered journalists has risen again, due to the criminal practices of military groups — both regular and paramilitary — and organised crim...
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December 9, 2025 at 5:34 AM
🔴 @rsf.org 2025 round-up is now online. A total of 503 journalists are currently detained worldwide. The world’s largest jailer of journalists remains #China, (121 detainees). #Russia (48) is now in 2nd place, #Myanmar (47) ranks 3rd.
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#HongKong: Jimmy Lai is spending his 78th birthday behind bars today for doing his job as a journalist. The publisher has been held for more than 1800 days in solitary confinement & his health is rapidly deteriorating. RSF once again urges democracies to mobilise to secure his release. #FreeJimmyLai
December 8, 2025 at 11:59 AM
#HongKong: Jimmy Lai is spending his 78th birthday behind bars today for doing his job as a journalist. The publisher has been held for more than 1800 days in solitary confinement & his health is rapidly deteriorating. RSF once again urges democracies to mobilise to secure his release. #FreeJimmyLai
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#HongKong: Jimmy Lai, founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily, has been held for 1,800 days in solitary confinement — and his health has seriously deteriorated. RSF once again urges democracies to mobilise to secure his release, before the publisher - a British citizen - dies in jail.
1,800 days behind bars: democracies cannot let Jimmy Lai die in prison
Jimmy Lai, founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily, has been held for 1,800 days in solitary confinement in Hong Kong — and his health has dangerously deteriorated. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) once...
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December 4, 2025 at 3:36 PM
#HongKong: Jimmy Lai, founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily, has been held for 1,800 days in solitary confinement — and his health has seriously deteriorated. RSF once again urges democracies to mobilise to secure his release, before the publisher - a British citizen - dies in jail.
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#HongKong: RSF condemns the threats made against int media outlets that were summoned by China's #NSL office & accused of “spreading false information” following last week’s deadly fire. As the crackdown on the press continues, reporters persist in reporting the facts despite growing red lines.
December 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Zhang Zhan has been located in Shanghai Women’s Prison, but her situation remains deeply worrying. Attempts to silence or disappear her must not be allowed. We urge authorities to immediately allow unobstructed, timely access for her family and lawyer. Prison address: 上海市松江区泗泾镇张泾路1601号
#China: RSF is sounding the alarm over the disappearance of Chinese journalist Zhang Zhan, who was reportedly transferred by the Chinese regime to an undisclosed facility and denied access to family. The international community must increase pressure on Beijing and demand her immediate release.
RSF raises alarm over new disappearance of Chinese journalist Zhang Zhan
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is sounding the alarm over the disappearance of Chinese journalist Zhang Zhan, who was reportedly transferred by the Chinese regime to an undisclosed facility. The inte...
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November 18, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Zhang Zhan has been located in Shanghai Women’s Prison, but her situation remains deeply worrying. Attempts to silence or disappear her must not be allowed. We urge authorities to immediately allow unobstructed, timely access for her family and lawyer. Prison address: 上海市松江区泗泾镇张泾路1601号
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#China: Today, the Beijing High Court upheld a 7 year prison sentence against prominent journalist Dong Yuyu on trumped-up spying charges. His only "crime" was maintaining contact with foreign diplomats. RSF is appalled by this decision and calls for his immediate release. #FreeDongYuyu
China: prominent journalist Dong Yuyu sentenced to prison on bogus espionage charges
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls for the release of Dong Yuyu, a prominent Chinese journalist sentenced to seven years in prison on trumped-up accusations of espionage. He is one of 123 journalis...
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November 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM
#China: Today, the Beijing High Court upheld a 7 year prison sentence against prominent journalist Dong Yuyu on trumped-up spying charges. His only "crime" was maintaining contact with foreign diplomats. RSF is appalled by this decision and calls for his immediate release. #FreeDongYuyu
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#Philippines: The verdicts in the cases against journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio will be decided on 22 Jan (for “illegal possession of a firearm”) and 9 Feb (for “financing terrorism”). We repeat our call for her release — these are false charges, as our investigations show: rsf.org/en/frenchie-...
Frenchie Mae Cumpio: investigation into a fabricated case designed to convict a Philippine journalist
While investigating the elements that led to the arrest—now lasting over five years—of Philippine journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) discovered a file riddled with inconsi...
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November 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
#Philippines: The verdicts in the cases against journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio will be decided on 22 Jan (for “illegal possession of a firearm”) and 9 Feb (for “financing terrorism”). We repeat our call for her release — these are false charges, as our investigations show: rsf.org/en/frenchie-...
Where is Minnie Chan?
Two years after SCMP defence reporter Minnie Chan disappeared in Beijing, her whereabouts remain unknown. In #China, journalists can be held in secret, without legal rights. At @rsf.org we urge Beijing to reveal her location and release her immediately.
Two years after SCMP defence reporter Minnie Chan disappeared in Beijing, her whereabouts remain unknown. In #China, journalists can be held in secret, without legal rights. At @rsf.org we urge Beijing to reveal her location and release her immediately.
Disappearance of Hong Kong journalist in China deeply concerning
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is greatly concerned over the disappearance of Minnie Chan, a reporter for Hong Kong daily South China Morning Post, who went missing in China in late October after she...
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October 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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🇨🇳❄️ In BBC's feature on China’s #PolarSilkRoad, I noted how the “China optimism” in Central Eastern Europe once symbolized by the #ChinaEuropeRailway has faded.
Since the onset of full-scale invasion in Ukraine, CEE govts have turned from engagement to strategic caution.
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Since the onset of full-scale invasion in Ukraine, CEE govts have turned from engagement to strategic caution.
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中國「北極絲路」首航成功背後的區域政治信號 - BBC News 中文
近年來北極正日益成為大國博弈的焦點，中國在極地等「戰略新邊疆」地帶的行動頻頻成為新焦點。專家稱換，北極已成為區域政治的新戰場。
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October 24, 2025 at 8:48 AM
🇨🇳❄️ In BBC's feature on China’s #PolarSilkRoad, I noted how the “China optimism” in Central Eastern Europe once symbolized by the #ChinaEuropeRailway has faded.
Since the onset of full-scale invasion in Ukraine, CEE govts have turned from engagement to strategic caution.
www.bbc.com/zhongwen/art...
Since the onset of full-scale invasion in Ukraine, CEE govts have turned from engagement to strategic caution.
www.bbc.com/zhongwen/art...
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RSF condemns the online hate campaign targeting the Walkley Foundation journalism award, following the nomination of cartoonist @badiucao.bsky.social. Badiucao, who has collaborated with RSF, has been the target of repeated attacks for years due to his drawings critical of the Chinese regime🇨🇳.
Hong Kong: Chinese threats lead to the cancellation of an exhibition by cartoonist Badiucao
An exhibition of Badiucao, an Australian cartoonist of Chinese descent, which was to open Saturday November 3rd in Hong Kong, had to be canceled at the last minute following threats from the Chinese a...
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October 21, 2025 at 9:18 AM
RSF condemns the online hate campaign targeting the Walkley Foundation journalism award, following the nomination of cartoonist @badiucao.bsky.social. Badiucao, who has collaborated with RSF, has been the target of repeated attacks for years due to his drawings critical of the Chinese regime🇨🇳.
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🔴 十年前，瑞典出版人 #桂民海 在泰国遭 #中国 特工掳走。过去五年来，其处境与下落始终杳无音讯。上周，以无国界记者为首的90个新闻自由与人权非政府组织联合呼吁释放他。这名新闻自由倡议者遭中国政府强迫失踪，五年间其下落始终成谜。桂民海本当与任何欧洲公民一样享有保障，至少应获准寻求领事协助、联系自己的爱女。
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October 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM
🔴 十年前，瑞典出版人 #桂民海 在泰国遭 #中国 特工掳走。过去五年来，其处境与下落始终杳无音讯。上周，以无国界记者为首的90个新闻自由与人权非政府组织联合呼吁释放他。这名新闻自由倡议者遭中国政府强迫失踪，五年间其下落始终成谜。桂民海本当与任何欧洲公民一样享有保障，至少应获准寻求领事协助、联系自己的爱女。
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10 years ago, Swedish publisher Gui Minhai was kidnapped by Chinese agents in Thailand. For the past 5 years, there has been no news of his fate. The EU and Sweden must make it clear that any continued refusal to release Gui Minhai will have political consequences for their relations with Beijing.
We demand the release of Gui Minhai on the 10th anniversary of his kidnapping
YouTube video by Reporters sans frontières
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October 17, 2025 at 8:58 PM
10 years ago, Swedish publisher Gui Minhai was kidnapped by Chinese agents in Thailand. For the past 5 years, there has been no news of his fate. The EU and Sweden must make it clear that any continued refusal to release Gui Minhai will have political consequences for their relations with Beijing.
Reposted by Aleksandra Bielakowska 白奧蘭
#China: Today, on the 10-year anniversary of the kidnapping of poet, bookseller and PEN member, Gui Minhai, 65 PEN Centres around the world renew our demand for his immediate and unconditional release.
Read our joint statement ⬇️
www.pen-international.org/news/china-p...
#FreeGuiMinhai
Read our joint statement ⬇️
www.pen-international.org/news/china-p...
#FreeGuiMinhai
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#China: Today, on the 10-year anniversary of the kidnapping of poet, bookseller and PEN member, Gui Minhai, 65 PEN Centres around the world renew our demand for his immediate and unconditional...
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October 17, 2025 at 11:32 AM
#China: Today, on the 10-year anniversary of the kidnapping of poet, bookseller and PEN member, Gui Minhai, 65 PEN Centres around the world renew our demand for his immediate and unconditional release.
Read our joint statement ⬇️
www.pen-international.org/news/china-p...
#FreeGuiMinhai
Read our joint statement ⬇️
www.pen-international.org/news/china-p...
#FreeGuiMinhai
Grateful to all MEPs who supported and worked this resolution. The European Parliament again calls on #China to free Swedish publisher Gui Minhai, kidnapped in Thailand ten years ago. We’ll keep fighting until he’s finally released from prison. #FreeGuiMinhai
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October 9, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Grateful to all MEPs who supported and worked this resolution. The European Parliament again calls on #China to free Swedish publisher Gui Minhai, kidnapped in Thailand ten years ago. We’ll keep fighting until he’s finally released from prison. #FreeGuiMinhai
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Read our newest investigation. RSF tested three of China’s main chatbots, which use a generative AI built on large language models. Their technical skills rival those of the US-made ChatGPT, but their built‑in propaganda and censorship are as unavoidable as they are frightening.
Controlling information in the age of AI: how state propaganda and censorship are baked into Chinese chatbots
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) tested three of China’s main chatbots, which use a generative AI built on large language models. Their technical skills rival those of the US-made ChatGPT, but their bu...
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October 1, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Read our newest investigation. RSF tested three of China’s main chatbots, which use a generative AI built on large language models. Their technical skills rival those of the US-made ChatGPT, but their built‑in propaganda and censorship are as unavoidable as they are frightening.
Zhang Zhan was so weak she needed support entering the courtroom for her trial last week, where she was again sentenced to four years in prison. Her health has been severely affected by hunger strikes she undertakes to protest persecution. She does not belong in prison. #FreeZhangZhan
China: COVID-19 journalist Zhang Zhan sentenced again to 4 years in prison
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) strongly condemns the new four-year prison sentence handed to journalist Zhang Zhan on trumped-up charges, and urges the international community to intensify pressure o...
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September 26, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Zhang Zhan was so weak she needed support entering the courtroom for her trial last week, where she was again sentenced to four years in prison. Her health has been severely affected by hunger strikes she undertakes to protest persecution. She does not belong in prison. #FreeZhangZhan
🌏 255 journalists are standing with Frenchie Mae Cumpio! In an unprecedented show of solidarity, media groups including RSF, CPJ, FPU, NUJP, and AlterMidya are calling on President Marcos Jr. to release her. An attack on one journalist is an attack on press freedom everywhere. #FreeFrenchieMaeCumpio
Philippines: More than 250 prominent journalists from around the world call for Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s immediate release
Prominent journalists from around the world have joined Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the #FreeFrenchieMaeCumpio coalition in signing an unprecedented joint letter to Philippine President Ferdin...
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September 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🌏 255 journalists are standing with Frenchie Mae Cumpio! In an unprecedented show of solidarity, media groups including RSF, CPJ, FPU, NUJP, and AlterMidya are calling on President Marcos Jr. to release her. An attack on one journalist is an attack on press freedom everywhere. #FreeFrenchieMaeCumpio
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据维权网报道，8月11日，湖南株洲自媒体人 #尹建根 被跨省抓捕。
wqw2010.blogspot.com/2025/09/blog...
尹建根，长期关注民生问题，为维权人士发声；
2025年8月11日，因发文批评安徽省和县历阳镇党委书记，被和县警方跨省抓捕；
2025年9月15日，被以涉嫌 #寻衅滋事罪 正式批捕。
wqw2010.blogspot.com/2025/09/blog...
尹建根，长期关注民生问题，为维权人士发声；
2025年8月11日，因发文批评安徽省和县历阳镇党委书记，被和县警方跨省抓捕；
2025年9月15日，被以涉嫌 #寻衅滋事罪 正式批捕。
September 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
据维权网报道，8月11日，湖南株洲自媒体人 #尹建根 被跨省抓捕。
wqw2010.blogspot.com/2025/09/blog...
尹建根，长期关注民生问题，为维权人士发声；
2025年8月11日，因发文批评安徽省和县历阳镇党委书记，被和县警方跨省抓捕；
2025年9月15日，被以涉嫌 #寻衅滋事罪 正式批捕。
wqw2010.blogspot.com/2025/09/blog...
尹建根，长期关注民生问题，为维权人士发声；
2025年8月11日，因发文批评安徽省和县历阳镇党委书记，被和县警方跨省抓捕；
2025年9月15日，被以涉嫌 #寻衅滋事罪 正式批捕。
Still shocked and outraged by Zhang Zhan’s baseless 4-year sentence. She should be honoured as an “information hero,” not locked in brutal prison conditions. The world must keep pressing Beijing for her immediate release. #FreeZhangZhan
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Chinese COVID whistleblower sentenced to 4 more years in jail, group says
A Chinese journalist jailed for four years after documenting the early phases of the COVID-19 outbreak from the pandemic's epicentre was sentenced on Friday to four more years in prison, Reporters Without Borders said.
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September 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Still shocked and outraged by Zhang Zhan’s baseless 4-year sentence. She should be honoured as an “information hero,” not locked in brutal prison conditions. The world must keep pressing Beijing for her immediate release. #FreeZhangZhan
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Utterly appalling. Chinese journalist Zhang Zhan was sentenced to 4 yrs according to RSF sources. She was 1st jailed for reporting on COVID-19, then re-arrested for covering rights abuses. Diplomats were barred from her trial, with all details concealed. Her persecution must end. #FreeZhangZhan
COVID-19 journalist Zhang Zhan will be tried this week in China, RSF calls on international community to act
Chinese journalist Zhang Zhan spent four years in prison for breaking some of the earliest COVID-19 stories from Wuhan, the Chinese city where the virus took hold. Now, she is about to be tried in the...
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September 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Utterly appalling. Chinese journalist Zhang Zhan was sentenced to 4 yrs according to RSF sources. She was 1st jailed for reporting on COVID-19, then re-arrested for covering rights abuses. Diplomats were barred from her trial, with all details concealed. Her persecution must end. #FreeZhangZhan
This Friday marked 4 years since journalist Huang Xueqin was detained. She’s serving 5 years for “inciting subversion.” She doesn’t belong in jail. #FreeHuangXueqin
Read her landmark report on sexual harassment now available in English www.circle19.org/2018-the-rep...
Read her landmark report on sexual harassment now available in English www.circle19.org/2018-the-rep...
September 20, 2025 at 9:08 AM
This Friday marked 4 years since journalist Huang Xueqin was detained. She’s serving 5 years for “inciting subversion.” She doesn’t belong in jail. #FreeHuangXueqin
Read her landmark report on sexual harassment now available in English www.circle19.org/2018-the-rep...
Read her landmark report on sexual harassment now available in English www.circle19.org/2018-the-rep...
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Diplomats and journalists were barred from Zhang Zhan’s trial as the Chinese regime censors all information. She spent 4 years jailed for reporting COVID-19 in Wuhan and nearly died on hunger strike. The regime must be held accountable. #FreeZhangZhan
COVID-19 journalist Zhang Zhan will be tried this week in China, RSF calls on international community to act
Chinese journalist Zhang Zhan spent four years in prison for breaking some of the earliest COVID-19 stories from Wuhan, the Chinese city where the virus took hold. Now, she is about to be tried in the...
rsf.org
September 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Diplomats and journalists were barred from Zhang Zhan’s trial as the Chinese regime censors all information. She spent 4 years jailed for reporting COVID-19 in Wuhan and nearly died on hunger strike. The regime must be held accountable. #FreeZhangZhan