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China Delays Visas for Western Journalists
Bloomberg and the New York Times have been main targets of a crackdown on western journalists in China. What it will mean for what we know about an important world power.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenBloomberg and the New York Times have been the main targets of a crackdown on western journalists in China, but they're not alone. We hear how Chinese officials are threatened by some news stories, what they're doing about it and what it will mean for what know about a hugely important world power. Also, officials' support of NSA Surveillance falters amid new revelations, and the strip-search of a female consular official in New York City has caused street protests in New Delhi and a diplomatic blow-up between the US and India. It's also divided the US Departments of State and Justice.
Banner image: Chinese civil rights activist Chen Guangcheng. Photo: Voice of America
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Read the story8 minThe Challenge of Getting the Truth about China
During Vice President Joe Biden's recent visit to China, he complained to the highest officials about the treatment of western reporters. After weeks of anxiety for some two-dozen western reporters, the Chinese government is renewing some press passes.
Read the story33 minDispute over Indian Diplomat Continues
The US Embassy in New Delhi is under siege by protesters over the handcuffing and strip-search of Indian consular official Devyani Khobragade when she was arrested in New York City on charges of underpaying her housekeeper and lying about it on a visa application.
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