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The survey found at least 18 foreign journalists were expelled from China in the first half of 2020.

Published 2026-09-23. Last reviewed 2026-09-22. 1 source.

Statement: The survey found at least 18 foreign journalists were expelled from China in the first half of 2020.
Field: effect_on_reporting
Value: 18 journalists expelled in first half of 2020
About: incident 2020-china-press-card-visa-restrictions-us-outlets
Source: Foreign correspondents in China face COVID-19 restrictions and expulsions, FCCC finds
Publisher: Committee to Protect Journalists
Method: outlet report
Checked: 2026-09-22
Confidence: medium
Status: current
Source date: 2021-03-03

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Expelled at least 18 foreign journalists in the first half of 2020