The White House is 'Very Disappointed'

[Randy W]

Every year, the Chinese authorities find issues with the visas of Western journalist. Most applications are granted in time that they don't have to leave the country.

 

Every year, some are not. The New York Times web site is still blocked from China.

White House 'very disappointed' as Austin Ramzy departs China

White House spokesman Jay Carney said the US is “very disappointed” over Ramzy and remains concerned several other US journalists have waited months or years for a decision on their press credentials and visas.

 

Carney also urged China to unblock US media websites and eliminate other restrictions on journalists, including on travel. He said in some cases, journalists face violence at the hands of local authorities.