American newspaper Shanghai Evening Post and Mercury was often threatened by Japanese spies or even encountered assassination for its reports on the atrocities of Japanese army. The newspaper office also strengthened the security.

英文《大美晚报》因刊登揭露日军暴行，经常遭到日伪特务威胁，记者甚至被暗杀。大美晚报社也加强护卫。