A media war with no winners
1 year, 9 months ago

A media war with no winners

The Hindu  

When, on the morning of April 4, 2023, I received a call from China’s Foreign Ministry informing me that my journalist visa had been frozen, my first thoughts had nothing to do with the broader significance of the world’s two most populous countries expelling each other’s reporters. Since 2020, more than a dozen journalists have effectively been expelled by not having their visas renewed — three Indian reporters in China and the rest, Chinese reporters in India. The Indian government hasn’t publicly given an explanation for this, but the move followed the expulsion of three Chinese reporters after they visited a Tibetan settlement in India without obtaining the necessary permission from the Ministry of Home Affairs. In New Delhi’s view, this made it impossible to continue facilitating the presence of Chinese reporters in India. In China’s controlled State media, dispatches may follow the writ of the Communist Party, but I’ve heard from Chinese reporters with long stints in India how their time was eye-opening and far removed from the negative stereotypes that persist on Chinese social media.

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What’s Ailing Foreign Media in India?
11 months ago

What’s Ailing Foreign Media in India?

News 18  

Why is it that global media operating in Bharat is acerbic? Most foreign media companies’ editorial policies may have been driven or influenced by their Indian partners. In this backdrop, a couple of foreign media professionals leaving Bharat due to circumstances ‘beyond normal’ have kicked up a debate in the community. Beginning with the BBC tax surveys, foreign journalists’ exit …

Book Excerpt: Media’s Role in the India-China War and the 'Real’ Threat to Ties
1 year ago

Book Excerpt: Media’s Role in the India-China War and the 'Real’ Threat to Ties

The Quint  

In October 2012, at a function to release a series of five titles on China edited by the distinguished diplomat K Raghunath, who had retired as Foreign Secretary and served as ambassador to China, NSA Shivshankar Menon had a dig at the Indian media. He referred to how the media in China had treated the 50th anniversary of the 1962 …

Last Chinese reporter ‘expelled’ after India denies visa extension
1 year, 9 months ago

Last Chinese reporter ‘expelled’ after India denies visa extension

The Hindu  

The last remaining Chinese reporter in India has been effectively expelled after having been denied a visa extension earlier this month. The Chinese Foreign Ministry on June 12 said the reporter was “still working and living normally in China” but suggested that it may take countermeasures if India did not extend the visa of “the last Chinese journalist in the …

China asks two Indian journalists to leave, alleges ‘unfair treatment’ of its reporters
1 year, 9 months ago

China asks two Indian journalists to leave, alleges ‘unfair treatment’ of its reporters

The Hindu  

China on Monday called on India to meet it halfway in a dispute over journalists working in each other's countries after China said its reporters in India had been treated unfairly and an Indian journalist was asked to leave China. "In recent years, Chinese journalists in India have been accorded unfair and discriminatory arrangements," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin …

China asks last Indian journalist to leave nation this month amid media row
1 year, 9 months ago

China asks last Indian journalist to leave nation this month amid media row

Live Mint  

China has asked the last Indian journalist in the country to leave the nation as Beijing and New Delhi continue to eject each other's reporters in the deepening media rift. According to reported sources familiar with the matter, China has asked a reporter from the Press Trust of India to leave the country, wiping India's media presence in the country …

Last Indian Journalist Stationed In China Asked To Leave Amid Rising Tensions: Report
1 year, 9 months ago

Last Indian Journalist Stationed In China Asked To Leave Amid Rising Tensions: Report

ABP News  

In the midst of escalating tensions between India and China, the last remaining Indian journalist in China has been instructed by Chinese authorities to leave the country this month, according to Bloomberg. Will sorely miss Pat's sharp and illuminating dispatches from China these past 11 years for the… https://t.co/dqMPAeNp1j — Ananth Krishnan June 12, 2023 Earlier this year, the Indian …

India asks China to facilitate journalists after recent expulsions
1 year, 9 months ago

India asks China to facilitate journalists after recent expulsions

The Hindu  

India has called on China to “facilitate the continued presence of Indian journalists working and reporting from China” in the wake of Beijing revoking the credentials of three Indian reporters since April. New Delhi also said that “all foreign journalists, including Chinese journalists have been pursuing journalistic activities in India without any limitations or difficulties in reporting or doing media …

‘Chinese journalists can work in India without difficulties’: MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Chinese journalists can work in India without difficulties’: MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi

Firstpost  

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Friday cleared the air on the claim made by China about its journalists being mistreated in India by saying that “all foreign journalists including Chinese journalists continue their work without difficulties.” He also mentioned that despite this, Indian journalists in China have been operating with certain difficulties like not being able to hire …

China says its reporters in India ‘about to drop to zero’ amid mutual expulsions
1 year, 9 months ago

China says its reporters in India ‘about to drop to zero’ amid mutual expulsions

The Hindu  

China’s government has said the number of Chinese journalists in India was “about to drop to zero”, amid a string of mutual expulsions of journalists by the two countries. In early April, the Chinese Foreign Ministry “froze” the visas of two Indian correspondents barring their return to China, while last month a third journalist did not have their accreditation renewed, …

How China and India expelled each other’s journalists in tit-for-tat visa spat
1 year, 9 months ago

How China and India expelled each other’s journalists in tit-for-tat visa spat

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Asked about the deterioration in press access between the …

China very twitchy over media coverage, reminisces ex-CEO of Prasar Bharati
1 year, 9 months ago

China very twitchy over media coverage, reminisces ex-CEO of Prasar Bharati

Firstpost  

As India and China ejected each other’s journalists in the recent weeks, former CEO of Prasar Bharati Shashi Shekhar Vempati termed the development unfortunate and blamed China for its intransigent attitude. “An unfortunate development contributed largely by China’s intransigence,” said Vempati on Twitter referring to India and China virtually wiping out mutual media access and deepening a rift between the …

Race to the bottom: The Hindu Editorial on the tit-for-tat moves by China and India on media visas
1 year, 11 months ago

Race to the bottom: The Hindu Editorial on the tit-for-tat moves by China and India on media visas

The Hindu  

China’s decision to “freeze” the visas of two Indian journalists, including The Hindu’s Beijing correspondent, has shown how journalists have unfortunately been dragged into rising geopolitical tensions between the neighbours. China’s government, on April 6, 2023 said its decision was a response to India taking steps aimed at Chinese journalists. With Beijing’s retaliatory move, there are only two Indian reporters …

India denies China’s allegation of unfair treatment of journalists
1 year, 11 months ago

India denies China’s allegation of unfair treatment of journalists

The Hindu  

India and China continued to spar over visas for journalists in each other’s countries, even as the Ministry of External Affairs said that the two sides are holding talks on the issue. Xinhua journo asked to leave “Chinese journalists have suffered unfair and discriminatory treatment in India for a long time,” Chinese MFA spokesperson Mao Ning said, citing incidents in …

‘We hope…’: India on China’s ‘counter-measures’ against Indian journalists
1 year, 11 months ago

‘We hope…’: India on China’s ‘counter-measures’ against Indian journalists

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India on Thursday said it hopes Chinese authorities will facilitate the continued presence of Indian journalists, hours after Beijing contended it took “counter-measures” such as barring the return of two Indian reporters to safeguard the interests of Chinese media organisations. In Beijing, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a briefing that China had “no choice but to take …

Hope Chinese authorities would facilitate continued presence of Indian journalists in China: MEA
1 year, 11 months ago

Hope Chinese authorities would facilitate continued presence of Indian journalists in China: MEA

India Today  

India on Thursday hoped that Chinese authorities would facilitate continued presence of Indian journalists in China. The comments by External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi in Delhi came days after China decided to "freeze" visas of two Indian journalists. "As regards to Indian journalists working in China, we would hope that Chinese authorities would facilitate their continued presence and reporting …

Two Indian journalists barred from returning to China amid tensions
1 year, 11 months ago

Two Indian journalists barred from returning to China amid tensions

Hindustan Times  

China has barred two Indian journalists from returning to Beijing, weeks after India asked a Chinese journalist to leave the country, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. A few years ago, there were six Indian journalists working in Beijing but this number subsequently came down to four State-run Prasar Bharati’s representative in Beijing, Anshuman Mishra, and The Hindu’s …

Amidst chill in ties, Beijing freezes visas for Indian journalists
1 year, 11 months ago

Amidst chill in ties, Beijing freezes visas for Indian journalists

The Hindu  

In a surprising move, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs decided to “freeze” the visas of two Indian journalists based in Beijing, indicating that more “counter measures” could follow against other Indian journalists, unless New Delhi offers reciprocal visa and tenure terms to Chinese journalists in India. On Tuesday, a Chinese MFA official informed The Hindu’s Beijing correspondent Ananth Krishnan …

China ‘harassed’ foreign journalists in 2022, says report
2 years ago

China ‘harassed’ foreign journalists in 2022, says report

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Foreign media in China endured strict Covid controls, harassment and constant surveillance in 2022, a report said. Over half of foreign journalists in the country were forced to leave a place or denied access on health and safety concerns last year, despite posing “no health risk by China’s own standards,” according to the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of China …

Countries to relax visa curbs for media workers
3 years, 4 months ago

Countries to relax visa curbs for media workers

China Daily  

File photo of the US visa. Sources with the Foreign Ministry told China Daily that easing media visa controls was one of three points agreed between the two sides ahead of Tuesday's virtual meeting between President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden. It was agreed that the US will issue one-year multiple-entry visas to Chinese media workers and will …

Countries to relax visa curbs for media workers
3 years, 4 months ago

Countries to relax visa curbs for media workers

China Daily  

By MO JINGXI| China Daily| Updated :2021-11-19 File photo of the US visa. Sources with the Foreign Ministry told China Daily that easing media visa controls was one of three points agreed between the two sides ahead of Tuesday's virtual meeting between President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden. It was agreed that the US will issue one-year multiple-entry …

China, U.S. to ease restrictions on each other’s media workers
3 years, 4 months ago

China, U.S. to ease restrictions on each other’s media workers

The Hindu  

China and the U.S. have agreed to ease restrictions on each other’s journalists amid a slight relaxation of tensions between the two sides. Under the agreement, the U.S. will issue one-year multiple-entry visas to Chinese journalists and will immediately initiate a process to address “duration of status” issues, China Daily said. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian gave no information on …

China, US to ease restrictions on each other’s journalists
3 years, 4 months ago

China, US to ease restrictions on each other’s journalists

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China and the U.S. have agreed to ease restrictions on each other’s journalists amid a slight relaxation of tensions between the two sides. China will reciprocate by granting equal treatment to U.S. journalists once the U.S. policies take effect, and both sides will issue media visas for new applicants “based on relevant laws and regulations,” the report said. …

US and China ease restrictions on each other's journalists after Chinese leader Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden hold virtual summit
3 years, 4 months ago

US and China ease restrictions on each other's journalists after Chinese leader Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden hold virtual summit

ABC  

China and the US have agreed to ease restrictions on each other's journalists amid a slight relaxation of tensions between the two sides. Key points: Under the new terms, China will increase the length for which US journalist visas are valid from 90 days to a year The US said it would reciprocate and issues visas for one year for …

Is India at war with journalism?
3 years, 8 months ago

Is India at war with journalism?

Al Jazeera  

On Tuesday, July 27 at 19:30 GMT: Amid accusations of India’s government using spyware on journalists, Indian tax authorities raided several offices of prominent media organisations known for critical coverage of the government’s COVID-19 response. In this year’s Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index, India ranks 142 out of 180 countries. Due to the deaths of four journalists who …

Amid Growing Tensions, China Imposes New Visa Restrictions Targeting US Media
4 years, 6 months ago

Amid Growing Tensions, China Imposes New Visa Restrictions Targeting US Media

News 18  

In the latest round of tit-for-tat between Beijing and Washington targeting each other’s media outlets, Chinese authorities have imposed new visa restrictions on foreign journalists working for US news organizations in China amid growing bilateral tensions. “However, our presence on the ground in China remains unchanged and we are continuing to work with local authorities to ensure that continues.” The …

China vows to retaliate if Chinese journos forced to leave US
4 years, 7 months ago

China vows to retaliate if Chinese journos forced to leave US

Deccan Chronicle  

BEIJING: China vowed on Tuesday to retaliate if the United States persisted with “hostile action” against Chinese journalists who may be forced to leave in coming days if their U.S. visas are not extended. Wang did not say how many Chinese journalists were affected or what retaliation China might consider, but the editor of China’s Global Times newspaper said earlier …

Opinion | How Chinese media is playing the victim card before the world
4 years, 8 months ago

Opinion | How Chinese media is playing the victim card before the world

India TV News  

Official sources have now confirmed that Chinese troops have withdrawn from Patrolling Point 14 of Galwan Valley in Ladakh. The Chinese state media further alleged that it was India which banned 59 Chinese apps and imposed restrictions on trade with China. The questions also made mention of National Security Adviser Ajit Doval’s talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, why …

Chinese propaganda outlets go on overdrive to slam India's ban on 59 China-linked apps, ask Modi govt to prevent 'economic conflict'
4 years, 8 months ago

Chinese propaganda outlets go on overdrive to slam India's ban on 59 China-linked apps, ask Modi govt to prevent 'economic conflict'

Firstpost  

Notwithstanding imminent losses to Chinese firms on account of India’s decision, state-controlled media outlets in China continue to allege that it is India that stands to lose Since the build-up of tensions along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh, Chinese propaganda outlets have been on an overdrive in terms of targeting India. The article noted, “It is undeniable that …

'Hatred for journalism threatens Democracy': Reporters Without Borders asks Indian govt to condemn and question abuse of journalists
6 years, 8 months ago

'Hatred for journalism threatens Democracy': Reporters Without Borders asks Indian govt to condemn and question abuse of journalists

Firstpost  

Reporters Without Borders expressed serious concern at “an alarming deterioration in the working environment of journalists in India” and demanded that the government ensure the safety of journalists who are feeling threatened. The Paris-based media watch group Reporters Without Borders has expressed serious concern at an “alarming deterioration in the working environment of journalists in India” and demanded that the …

Reporters Without Borders urges Union govt. to safety of journalists
6 years, 8 months ago

Reporters Without Borders urges Union govt. to safety of journalists

The Hindu  

A media watch group on July 4 expressed serious concern at “an alarming deterioration in the working environment of journalists in India” and demanded that the government ensure the safety of journalists who are feeling threatened. Reporters Without Borders said in a report that at least three journalists were killed in India in 2017 and that a fourth case is …

Despite Chinese media's war hysteria over Doka La tension, India-China will opt for diplomatic solution
7 years, 8 months ago

Despite Chinese media's war hysteria over Doka La tension, India-China will opt for diplomatic solution

Firstpost  

For the past few weeks, the media, essentially the Chinese government’s mouthpiece, has been threatening India with dire consequences if its army doesn’t withdraw from the Doka La region. Eli ‘Ugly’ Wallach’s iconic line about shooting when you have to shoot instead of talking, could be the perfect advice for the Chinese media currently railing against India. By drumming up …

Sikkim standoff: Belligerent editorials in Chinese media give a shrill war cry against India
7 years, 8 months ago

Sikkim standoff: Belligerent editorials in Chinese media give a shrill war cry against India

Firstpost  

There is no let-up in the India-China stand off over Sikkim border issue and the way things are going it does not look that like there will be a solution anytime soon. China also said that it lodged diplomatic protests with India, both in New Delhi and Beijing, alleging that the Indian troops trespassed into Chinese territory in the Sikkim …

There is crisis in media, and both the Left and the Right should worry about it
8 years, 2 months ago

There is crisis in media, and both the Left and the Right should worry about it

Op India  

The mail announcing the closing down of seven editions and bureaus of the Hindustan Times landed suddenly on January 5th afternoon. A lot of people from India to USA have lost faith in big media and journalists, calling us “presstitutes” and “paid media”. It was the powerful network of big money and political power that turned journalism into “paid media” …

Indian media ‘stirring up’ negative sentiments: Chinese daily
8 years, 7 months ago

Indian media ‘stirring up’ negative sentiments: Chinese daily

The Hindu  

Blaming Indian media for “stirring up” negative sentiments against China by highlighting the “divergences” in ties, a state-run Chinese daily said on Monday that the press on both sides should be cautious about attempts by the West to drive a “wedge” between the two countries. ‘Coming up with eye-catching headline’ “However, quite a few Indian media started to cover the …

Tit for tat: Chinese daily urges Beijing to make 'few Indians' feel visas are not easy to get
8 years, 8 months ago

Tit for tat: Chinese daily urges Beijing to make 'few Indians' feel visas are not easy to get

Firstpost  

Warning of “serious consequences” over the expulsion of three Chinese journalists by India, a state-owned daily urged Beijing to make “a few Indians” feel the pain over Chinese visas. Beijing: Warning of “serious consequences” over the expulsion of three Chinese journalists by India, a state-owned daily urged Beijing to make “a few Indians” feel the pain over Chinese visas. We …

Chinese media slams India’s ‘suspicious mind’
8 years, 8 months ago

Chinese media slams India’s ‘suspicious mind’

The Hindu  

India’s decision to expel three Chinese journalists has evoked a strong response in China, led by an editorial in the state-run Global Times that warned of “serious consequences” in case New Delhi’s decision was driven by the Nuclear Suppliers Group issue. The edit titled, “India’s expulsion of reporters is petty act,” notes that the act of not renewing visas to …

China warns of 'serious consequences' after India refuses to extend visas of 3 journalists
8 years, 8 months ago

China warns of 'serious consequences' after India refuses to extend visas of 3 journalists

Firstpost  

Taking umbrage at India’s refusal to extend visas to three Chinese journalists, a state-run daily on Monday warned of “serious consequences” if the matter was a fallout of Beijing’s refusal to back New Delhi’s NSG membership bid. Beijing: Taking umbrage at India’s refusal to extend visas to three Chinese journalists, a state-run daily on Monday warned of “serious consequences” if …

Chinese journalists were asked to leave over adverse Home Ministry report: Sources
8 years, 8 months ago

Chinese journalists were asked to leave over adverse Home Ministry report: Sources

The Hindu  

India decided not to renew the visas of three journalists of official Chinese news agency Xinhua after an adverse report from the Ministry of Home Affairs, sources confirmed to The Hindu. “We had given them several fortnightly extensions on the understanding that their successors would be sent shortly,” a highly placed source said, adding that their visas had expired “four …

India sends 3 journalists from China's Xinhua back home for 'un-journalistic activities'
8 years, 8 months ago

India sends 3 journalists from China's Xinhua back home for 'un-journalistic activities'

Firstpost  

India has reportedly decided to expel three journalists from China working with Xinhua news agency following “concerns” flagged by intelligence agencies. India has reportedly decided to expel three Chinese journalists working with Xinhua news agency following “concerns” flagged by intelligence agencies. No official reason was given for the Indian government’s decision, but sources said the three had come under the …

India asks three Xinhua scribes to go back to China
8 years, 8 months ago

India asks three Xinhua scribes to go back to China

The Hindu  

Three India-based journalists of the Chinese state news agency, Xinhua, have been asked to go back to their country by July 31, a senior government source has confirmed to The Hindu. So we asked them to go back as it is no longer possible to give them visa extensions,” the source said explaining that India hopes that Xinhua will send …

Killing journalists: India is not immune to this threat
9 years, 7 months ago

Killing journalists: India is not immune to this threat

Hindustan Times  

Two journalists were fatally shot by a disgruntled former colleague during an on-air report in Moneta, Virginia on Wednesday. Two WDBJ7 journalists, Alison Parker and Adam Ward, were shot dead during a live broadcast The sheer brutality of the attack has undoubtedly stunned everyone, particularly reporters who put it all on the line as they venture out in the field …

Murdoch tells China to learn from India
15 years, 5 months ago

Murdoch tells China to learn from India

The Hindu  

Media baron Rupert Murdoch on Friday called on the Chinese government to follow India’s example and open up the country’s restricted media sector. The head of media giant News Corp urged the Chinese government “to open its digital door” just like the country had three decades ago opened up its isolated economy, and also address the widespread piracy problems that …

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