Thai independent publisher and critic of China Sam Yan Press claim they were offered funds by a Chinese businessman to shut down operations. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the attempt to silence independent media and attack freedom of the press.
Managers of a Bangkok publishing house known for its releases critical of China say they were twice approached by representatives of a Chinese businessman offering them large sums of money to shut down their business.
The representatives, who identified themselves as employees of a private.