News Alert: Trump administration orders four Chinese news outlets in U.S. to reduce staffs as media war between two countries escalates

The four outlets have been ordered to reduce the number of Chinese nationals working on their staffs by roughly 40 percent. The action comes on the heels of a State Department decision last month to require five Chinese news organizations to register as foreign missions and provide the names of employees. China responded by expelling three Beijing-based Wall Street Journal reporters.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Mar 2, 1:11 PM     Trump administration orders four Chinese news outlets in U.S. to reduce staffs as media war between two countries escalates The four outlets have been ordered to reduce the number of Chinese nationals working on their staffs by roughly 40 percent. The action comes on the heels of a State Department decision last month to require five Chinese news organizations to register as foreign missions and provide the names of employees. China responded by expelling three Beijing-based Wall Street Journal reporters. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2020 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071