Reporting in China is third most dangerous job

Being a reporter is the third most dangerous occupation in China, according to the official Xinhua news agency. Only miners and policemen face more a more perilous time. "An increasing number of reporters are obstructed, scolded, even beaten during interviews," said the agency. To help injured journalists, Shengjing hospital in the northeastern city of Shenyang has even set up a foundation. Its vice-director, Zhang Chengpu, said: "The foundation will help reporters to pay part of their medical fees if they are attacked or wounded." China is the world's leading jailer of journalists, with at least 32 in custody, and another 50 Internet campaigners also in prison, according to Reporters Without Borders. (Via Reuters)