Danish newspaper Berlingske has come under criticism from the Chinese embassy in Copenhagen after reporting on China’s military parade in Beijing and Beijing’s efforts to shape Western narratives about Taiwan, RSF reports.
According to Reporters Without Borders (RSF), the embassy first sent a letter to the newspaper after Berlingske’s coverage in late 2025. The letter objected to reporting on China’s interpretation of UN Resolution 2758 and to analysis suggesting that China’s military modernisation may be linked to its goal of “reunifying” Taiwan with China.
After Berlingske reported on the embassy’s reaction, the embassy published a press release in English and Mandarin on its website. It accused the newspaper of spreading misleading stories and said Berlingske was trying to distort facts on the Taiwan issue.
Berlingske Asia correspondent Alexander Sjöberg said the newspaper is used to receiving criticism, but described the case as part of a broader pattern. RSF said Chinese embassies in Europe have increasingly tried to pressure journalists and media outlets whose reporting challenges Beijing’s official line, especially on Taiwan and human rights.
Denmark ranked third in the 2025 RSF World Press Freedom Index, while China ranked 178th out of 180 countries and territories. RSF also said China currently remains the world’s biggest jailer of journalists, with 121 detained.
