China also said it will take further "reciprocal measures against American journalists", without giving specifics. "We unequivocally condemn any action by China to expel US reporters," said Washington Post Executive Editor Marty Baron in a statement. Representatives from the New York Times, owned by the New York Times Co, and News Corp-owned Wall Street Journal could not immediately be reached for comment. Beijing said the moves "are entirely necessary and reciprocal countermeasures that China is compelled to take in response to the unreasonable oppression the Chinese media organizations experience in the United States." Last month, Beijing expelled three Wall Street Journal correspondents, including two Americans and an Australian.

Source: bd News24 March 17, 2020 17:26 UTC