China Bars S. Korea Media on Bush Tour
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From Reuters
BEIJING — China has barred 16 South Korean journalists from covering President Bush’s visit to Beijing this week, Western diplomats said Tuesday.
The journalists, all based in Washington and accredited to the White House, have been denied Chinese visas.
Foreign Ministry officials had no immediate comment. Western diplomats said Beijing apparently does not want to offend its ally, North Korea.
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