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Chinese Action Against Journalists

Chinese Action Against Journalists PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 19, 2020 The United States condemns China’s expulsion of three Wall Street Journal foreign correspondents. Mature, responsible countries understand that a free press reports facts and expresses opinions. The correct response is to present counter arguments, not restrict speech. The United States ...

By U.S. Mission China | 20 February, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: 2020, Journalists, US-China

International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists

Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson In far too many places around the world, journalists are killed, tortured, jailed, and harassed for reporting that exposes the abuses of corrupt regimes, undermines the work of terrorist and criminal organizations, gives voice to overlooked communities, and counters disinformation. As of December 2018, more than 250 journalists remain jailed around ...

By U.S. Mission China | 4 November, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: 2019, Journalists, Press Freedom