Chinese Journalist Zhang Zhan's Release from Prison Remains Unconfirmed

Zhang Zhan, jailed for reporting on the early COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, was scheduled for release after four years, but her current status is unknown.

Zhang Zhan documented the early stages of the pandemic in Wuhan, challenging the official narrative.
She was sentenced to four years in prison for 'picking quarrels and provoking trouble.'
Her health deteriorated significantly during her imprisonment due to multiple hunger strikes.
Supporters and rights groups are concerned about her potential continued surveillance post-release.
Chinese authorities have not confirmed her release, and her family's whereabouts are unknown.