China
China’s authoritarian regime has become increasingly repressive in recent years. The ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is tightening its control over the state bureaucracy, the media, online speech, religious groups, universities, businesses, and civil society associations, and it has undermined its own already modest rule-of-law reforms. The CCP leader and state president, Xi Jinping, has consolidated personal power to a degree not seen in China for decades, but his actions have also triggered rising discontent among elites within and outside the party. The country’s budding human rights movements continue to seek avenues for protecting basic rights despite a multiyear crackdown.
Freedom in the World — China Country Report
China is rated Not Free in Freedom in the World 2021, Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide.
Freedom on the Net — China Country Report
China is rated Not Free in Freedom on the Net, Freedom House's comprehensive study of internet freedom around the globe.
China Special Reports
Beijing's Global Megaphone
The Expansion of Chinese Communist Party Media Influence since 2017
The Battle for China's Spirit
Religious Revival, Repression, and Resistance under Xi Jinping
The Politburo's Predicament
Confronting the Limitations of Chinese Communist Party Repression
Policy Recommendations: China's Global Media Influence
The Chinese Communist Party has expanded its efforts to shape news content around the world through promoting its own propaganda,, suppressing critical viewpoints, and obtaining control over key content-delivery systems. The following policy recommendations could help counter the negative impact of Beijing’s foreign media influence campaigns.
News & Perspectives:
NEW REPORT: Global Battle over Internet Regulation Has Major Implications for Human Rights
Press release
September 21, 2021
Coalition Urges Chinese President Xi to Release COVID-19 Reporter on Hunger Strike
Advocacy letter
September 17, 2021
Kazakhstan: Release Human Rights Activist and Recognize Rights of Ethnic Minorities
Press release
July 2, 2021
How Beijing Has Dismantled Freedom of Expression in Hong Kong in Just One Year
Perspectives
June 30, 2021
United States: Congress Should Reauthorize Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act
Joint statement
June 22, 2021
Hong Kong: Freedom House Condemns Arrests, Raid on Apple Daily Newspaper
Press release
June 17, 2021
In the Media
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The monthly China Media Bulletin provides unique insight on censorship, media freedom, and internet freedom issues related to the People's Republic of China, drawing on both English and Chinese-language sources.