Taiwan Ranks First in Press Freedom in East Asia, Second in Asia-Pacific

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Taiwan has jumped three spots in the annual Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index, to second in the Asia-Pacific and 24th worldwide. Taiwan also ranks first in East Asia. However, press freedom declined overall worldwide, due to economic and governmental pressure on media outlets, says Reporters Without Borders East Asia advocacy manager Aleksandra Bielakowska.