U.S. Criticizes China Over Journalist Dong Yuyu’s Lengthy Imprisonment

Fri Jul 11 2025 02:34:15 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
U.S. Criticizes China Over Journalist Dong Yuyu’s Lengthy Imprisonment

The condemnation highlights concerns regarding press freedom in China amid international calls for the journalist's release.


In a stark display of diplomatic concern, the U.S. State Department has condemned the sentencing of Dong Yuyu, elevating the discourse on human rights and press freedoms in China.

In a significant development in international relations, the U.S. government has strongly criticized China's recent sentencing of Dong Yuyu, a prominent journalist, to seven years in prison on charges of espionage. According to the State Department, this harsh sentence underscores the Chinese government's increasing intolerance for dissent and complicates foreign relationships, particularly regarding press freedom.

Dong Yuyu, who was once a Harvard Nieman fellow, has been incarcerated since February 2022 when he was apprehended by officers from China's Ministry of State Security while dining with a Japanese diplomat. While the diplomat was released after questioning, Dong’s case progressed to a covert trial which began in July 2023, marking him as the most well-known journalist detained in mainland China.

Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, expressed solidarity with Dong and his family, calling for his “immediate and unconditional release.” He underscored how Dong's predicament highlights China’s failure to uphold its international commitments and constitutional promises. He praised Dong's contributions to journalism and U.S.-China relations, calling attention to his pivotal role in facilitating cross-cultural dialogues.

R. Nicholas Burns, the U.S. ambassador to China and a former Harvard educator, described the sentence as "unjust," adding further scrutiny to China's legal practices and the treatment of journalists. As this case unfolds, it serves as a critical reminder of the ongoing tension between the U.S. and China over issues of human rights, freedom of the press, and diplomatic relations.

As international observers await potential ramifications, Dong's situation is emblematic of the broader challenges faced by journalists in authoritarian regimes, reinforcing the need for global advocacy for press freedom.

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