Chinese newspaper continues campaign to free reporter The police said Mr Chen is under investigation for damaging Zoomlion's "commercial reputation." Mr Chen's case has quickly gathered momentum. Although Chinese censors have asked other newspapers not to republish an initial editorial by the New Express, other reporting of the case has been permitted. Meanwhile, the State General Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television, a government department that oversees the media, took the rare step of saying it is "very concerned" over Mr Chen's case. "The administration would staunchly support normal media reporting and safeguard journalists' legitimate and legal rights in conducting their reporting work," an official said, according to the China Press and Publishing Journal. In addition, the All China Journalists' Association has asked the police to ensure that Mr Chen's case is handled in a "fair and legal" manner. Xinhua, the official news agency, said the journalist's case is "controversial" and said the police should "release more evidence or release him."