US media accuse China of 'cold war' mentality after moving to expel journalists

Three influential papers unite in criticism of Beijing, saying the move was irresponsible during the coronavirus crisis

The New York Times, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal have hit back at China in separate statements following the large-scale expulsion of US journalists, accusing Beijing of having a cold war mindset and carrying out an “unprecedented attack on freedom of the press”.

The New York Times’s executive editor said the move to force out foreign reporters was “especially irresponsible” during the coronavirus pandemic.

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