As China tries to polish its image abroad, it resorts to censoring journalists, scholars and filmmakers.
![China tries to practice censorship not only at home but also abroad, writes the author [AP]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/201312131472746734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)

Helen Gao is a freelance writer based in Beijing.
As China tries to polish its image abroad, it resorts to censoring journalists, scholars and filmmakers.
![China tries to practice censorship not only at home but also abroad, writes the author [AP]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/201312131472746734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)