China biggest global jailer of journalists, press group says

China ranked second to last on the group’s annual index of press freedom, behind only neighbour North Korea

Cheng Lei was tried in China on national security charges but has yet to learn the verdict (AP)

China was the biggest global jailer of journalists last year with more than 100 behind bars, according to a press freedom group, as President Xi Jinping’s government tightened control over society.

Mr Xi’s government also was one of the biggest exporters of propaganda content, according to Reporters Without Borders.