Chinese journalist to be released from prison for pandemic reporting

13 May 2024, 18:40 · UPI

May 13 (UPI) -- Chinese journalist Zhang Zhan, jailed for the last four years over her reporting of the COVID-19 pandemic, was set to be released Monday, but so far there has been no confirmation of her release, according to reports.

As of Monday morning, there had been no reports that Zhang had left her Chinese prison, according to a Chinese activist based in Britain who has been advocating for Zhang's release.