China expels first foreign journalist in 13 years
BEIJING - Al Jazeera has closed the China bureau for its English channel after Chinese authorities refused to renew its correspondent@@@s visa, marking the first such expulsion of an accredited foreign correspondent in over a decade.Melissa Chan had reported from Beijing for Al Jazeera@@@s English language channel since 2007, as well as maintaining a Twitter feed with over 14,000 followers.China@@@s foreign ministry was not immediately available for comment, and Chan also said she had no comment.The Foreign Correspondents@@@ Club of China (FCCC) said the Chinese authorities@@@ decision to allow Chan@@@s accreditation to lapse came after they expressed dissatisfaction about some of Al Jazeera@@@s content, including a documentary produced overseas.Chinese authorities also said that Chan, a US citizen, had violated unspecified rules and regulations, the FCCC said.ByREUTERS06/08/2025 07:57 AMByREUTERS06/08/2025 05:36 AMByMAARIV06/07/2025 02:33 PMByWALLA!06/07/2025 11:18 AM
