NEW DELHI
\nIndia on Friday urged China to facilitate the continued presence of Indian journalists working in the country against the backdrop of a sharp downturn in bilateral ties that has had implications for the posting of foreign correspondents.
\nThe Chinese foreign ministry said on Wednesday the number of Chinese journalists in India was \u201cabout to drop to zero\u201d, and that certain measures had been taken against Indian journalists because their Chinese counterparts \u201csuffered unfair and discriminatory treatment in India\u201d.
\nAsked about the matter at a weekly news briefing, external affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said both sides were in touch to try and resolve the matter.
\n\u201cWe hope that Chinese authorities facilitate the continued presence of Indian journalists working and reporting from China. The two sides continue to remain in touch regarding this issue,\u201d he said.
\nBagchi said all foreign reporters, including those from China, have been pursuing journalistic activities in India \u201cwithout any limitations or difficulties in reporting or doing media coverage\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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