Press Freedom Hits New Low, U.S. Drops to 64th in the World: Reporters Without Borders

Hong Kong Lands at 140 in World Press Freedom Index, Putting It Between Rwanda and Syria

Reporters Without Borders' 2026 ranking shows Hong Kong frozen in the worst-rated category for the second straight year, China at 178, Taiwan first in Asia at 28, and the United States down seven places to 64

Press Freedom Hits New Low, U.S. Drops to 64th in the World: Reporters Without Borders

Reporters Without Borders warns press freedom has fallen to its lowest level since the group began publishing its annual World Press Freedom Index in 2002. The index has charted how press freedoms have deteriorated in the United States and elsewhere over the past 25 years. The U.S. was ranked 17th in the world in 2002. In the latest index, the U.S. is down to 64th, falling seven places since last year. “It’s tempting to lay all of this at the fee