Shieh Chung-liang (Chinese: 謝忠良; pinyin: Xiè Zhōngliáng; Wade–Giles: Hsieh4 Chung1-liang2) is a Taiwanese journalist known for his role in a high-profile libel suit.
[1] Calling the trial "a test case for press freedom in Asia", The Committee to Protect Journalists filed an amicus brief on the pair's behalf, as did ten major US media companies.
[1] The Kuomintang called a special meeting to endorse the libel suit and condemn Shieh and Chan.
[5] In November 1997, The Committee to Protect Journalists gave Shieh and Chan its International Press Freedom Award,[1] "an annual recognition of courageous journalism".
[6] The award citation stated that "[Shieh and Chan's] courage sets an example in a region noted for both widespread self-censorship and government intervention in the functioning of the press.