China Delays Press Card Renewals for US Media Reporters Including CNN and WSJ

Foreign Reporters Must Have Press Credentials to Operate in China

Zhao Lijian, Spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Photo by AP Yonhap News)

[Asia Economy Reporter Geum Bo-ryeong] It has been revealed that China is delaying the renewal of press credentials for American journalists, including those from CNN.

The New York Times (NYT) and others reported on the 7th that China is not renewing press credentials for some American journalists.

The Foreign Correspondents' Club of China stated in a press release that the press credentials of five journalists from at least four media outlets, including CNN and The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), have not been renewed.

The Foreign Correspondents' Club expressed concern that more journalists will soon face the same situation.

Journalists whose credentials have not been renewed have been notified that they can work temporarily with expired press credentials.

The Foreign Correspondents' Club explained that since this temporary permission can be revoked at any time, journalists are working under the threat of expulsion.

Foreign journalists in China must have press credentials to operate and obtain residence permits.

This situation arose amid conflicts between the United States and China over issues such as COVID-19 and trade negotiations.

Zhao Lijian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said at a regular briefing that "issuance is currently underway" regarding press credentials. He added that the refusal to renew credentials "will not affect reporting and living in China."

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