BBC journalist leaves China amid growing attacks on the media
China’s foreign ministry has strongly condemned the BBC’s reporting on Xinjiang, Covid-19 and Hong Kong
31 March 2021 - 14:48
Beijing — The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) said on Wednesday one of its journalists in China had relocated to Taiwan, a move that comes amid criticism from Beijing of its reports on alleged human rights abuses against Uighur Muslims in the Xinjiang region.
The journalist, John Sudworth, told BBC radio he moved with his family because it had become increasingly difficult to remain in the country. He had been under surveillance, faced threats of legal action, obstruction and intimidation, he said...
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