China Asks Last Indian Journalist To Leave This Month
The ongoing rivalry between India and China has escalated further as both countries engage in a tit-for-tat expulsion of journalists. The most recent development involves the eviction of the last Indian journalist in China, who has been asked to leave by Chinese officials this month. This move effectively eliminates India’s media presence in the world’s second-largest economy, exacerbating the already deteriorating relations between the two Asian powerhouses. Earlier this year, four Indian media organizations had reporters stationed in China, but due to visa issues, one journalist from The Hindustan Times left over the weekend, while two others from Prasar Bharati and The Hindu had their visa renewals rejected in April. Similarly, China’s lone remaining journalist in India awaits visa renewal, reflecting the strained relationship between the two nations. The strained bilateral relations between India and China have been ongoing since 2020, following a major clash be...