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A Chinese journalist jailed while working for the New York Times was released yesterday, ending a controversial prison term that highlighted the country's tough media controls.
Zhao Yan, looking noticeably thinner, was greeted by a small group of family and friends, including his daughter and sister, when he emerged from prison.
"These three years I have missed my family very much, especially my maternal grandmother, who is now more than 100 years old," Zhao said in a written statement.
