HONG KONG/BANGKOK -- Asian nations were the worst jailers of journalists this year as the number of imprisoned reporters globally hit a new record, according to a new report.
Committee to Protect Journalists says imprisoned reporters at global record

Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrives at court in 2021. Lai could face life in prison on national security charges. © AFP/Jiji
HONG KONG/BANGKOK -- Asian nations were the worst jailers of journalists this year as the number of imprisoned reporters globally hit a new record, according to a new report.