Two Indian journalists barred from returning to China amid tensions
1 year, 8 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 correspondent, Ananth Krishnan, were informed by Chinese officials that they should not return to China as their visas were frozen, the people said. The two remaining Indian journalists in Beijing – KJM Varma of Press Trust of India and Sutirtho Patranobis of Hindustan Times – were told by officials of China’s foreign ministry on Tuesday that they could stay on for now. The people added that steps could also be taken against them if the Indian side failed to reciprocate on the issue of Chinese journalists posted in India.

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Last Chinese reporter ‘expelled’ after India denies visa extension
1 year, 5 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 …

A media war with no winners
1 year, 6 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 …

China asks two Indian journalists to leave, alleges ‘unfair treatment’ of its reporters
1 year, 6 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 …

Last Indian Journalist Stationed In China Asked To Leave Amid Rising Tensions: Report
1 year, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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 …

Amidst chill in ties, Beijing freezes visas for Indian journalists
1 year, 8 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 opens up air travel after 2-year Covid ban, flight services to India still in limbo
2 years, 5 months ago

China opens up air travel after 2-year Covid ban, flight services to India still in limbo

India Today  

China has started permitting international flights after a two-year ban due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but there is no word yet on the resumption of air services to India, even after Beijing lifted a visa ban for Indian professionals and their families last month. China has made one of its most substantial adjustments since the COVID-19 pandemic, as its embassies …

China resumes in'tl flights after 2 years, services to India still in limbo
2 years, 5 months ago

China resumes in'tl flights after 2 years, services to India still in limbo

Hindustan Times  

China has started permitting international flights after a two-year ban due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but there is no word yet on the resumption of air services to India even after Beijing lifted a visa ban for Indian professionals and their families last month. There have been no regular routes between China and India since November 2020 and no flights …

China lifts two-year Covid visa ban on Indians; to allow return of stranded professionals, families
2 years, 6 months ago

China lifts two-year Covid visa ban on Indians; to allow return of stranded professionals, families

India TV News  

Highlights China is also processing requests of thousands of Indian students studying in Chinese universities On Monday, the Chinese Embassy in India updated its COVID-19 visa policy It is a big relief for hundreds of Indian professionals and their families who are stuck back home China lifts Covid visa ban: China has announced plans to provide visas to Indian professionals …

India suspends tourist visas issued to Chinese nationals: IATA
2 years, 8 months ago

India suspends tourist visas issued to Chinese nationals: IATA

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India has suspended tourist visas issued to Chinese nationals, global airlines body IATA told its member carriers on April 20. India has been raising with China the plight of approximately 22,000 Indian students enrolled in Chinese universities who are unable to go back for physical classes. In a circular issued on April 20 regarding India, the International Air …

Indian community in China feels the pinch as travel ban nears two years
2 years, 8 months ago

Indian community in China feels the pinch as travel ban nears two years

The Hindu  

An effective ban by Chinese authorities on travellers from India for the past two years has strained Indian businesses in China as well as families that have in some cases been separated for as long as two years. Following talks with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi on March 25, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said he …

‘Frantic race backwards’ for China media freedoms: Report
3 years ago

‘Frantic race backwards’ for China media freedoms: Report

Al Jazeera  

Reporters Without Borders says at least 127 journalists are detained in China, as Beijing takes ever harsher line on media freedoms. At least 127 journalists – from major international news outlets to bloggers – are currently detained in China as the Chinese Communist Party continues a major crackdown on media initiated by President Xi Jinping, Reporters Without Borders has said …

China’s continuing travel ban on Indians ‘unscientific’, says envoy
3 years, 2 months ago

China’s continuing travel ban on Indians ‘unscientific’, says envoy

The Hindu  

China’s continuing travel ban that has barred travellers from India, including thousands of students, from going to the country for more than one year reflected an “unscientific approach” from the Chinese authorities, India’s Ambassador to China Vikram Misri has said. Speaking on the current difficult state of bilateral relations in a dialogue held by Indian and Chinese institutes last week, …

Foreign journalists in China see ’rapid decline in media freedom’: survey
3 years, 9 months ago

Foreign journalists in China see ’rapid decline in media freedom’: survey

Live Mint  

China used coronavirus prevention measures, intimidation and visa curbs to limit foreign reporting in 2020, ushering in a "rapid decline in media freedom," the Foreign Correspondents' Club of China said on Monday. "All arms of state power - including surveillance systems introduced to curb coronavirus - were used to harass and intimidate journalists, their Chinese colleagues, and those whom the …

Last 2 journalists working for Australian media in China leave under duress
4 years, 3 months ago

Last 2 journalists working for Australian media in China leave under duress

LA Times  

Australian Financial Review journalist Michael Smith speaks to the media on his arrival at Sydney airport in Australia on Tuesday. They left after Australia revealed last week that Australian citizen Cheng Lei, a business news anchor for CGTN, China’s English-language state media channel, had been detained. ABC news director Gaven Morris said Birtles was brought back to Australia on the …

China vows to retaliate if Chinese journos forced to leave US
4 years, 4 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 …

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