US revokes Chinese journalist's visa in response to China expelling New York Times reporter
The United States revoked the visa of a Chinese state media journalist after China expelled New York Times reporter Vivian Wang, in a tit-for-tat diplomatic move. China ordered Wang to leave over a Times event featuring an interview with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, which Wang did not participate in, reflecting Beijing's broader media crackdown. The reciprocal action risks escalating US-China tensions and is prompting other Western media outlets to reconsider coverage of Taiwan's leadership.
In a reciprocal diplomatic move, the United States revoked the visa of a Chinese state media journalist after China expelled New York Times reporter Vivian Wang. Beijing's expulsion of Wang was reportedly tied to a Times event from the previous year that featured an interview with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, despite Wang's lack of involvement in the event. The action reflects China's intensified media crackdown in recent years, during which Beijing has used its visa policy to restrict journalists whose reporting it opposes. The US response threatens to further inflame tensions between the two superpowers. The incident is also prompting concern among other Western media outlets, who are reassessing the potential consequences of covering Taiwan's leadership.
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US reciprocates after China expels Times reporter
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