U.S. Designates Five Chinese Media Outlets As Foreign Missions

The US government has designated certain outlets as foreign missions due to their ties to the Chinese government under the Foreign Missions Act. This act aims to protect national security by regulating foreign missions. The State Department requires these outlets to identify their US personnel and disclose real estate holdings. This move is in response to China's expanding media operations in the US. Following this, China canceled the visas of three Wall Street Journal reporters over a controversial headline related to the coronavirus outbreak.

What is the primary reason for the US government designating certain outlets as foreign missions?

• To promote international journalism

• To regulate foreign-owned media

• To enhance cultural exchange

• To increase media diversity

What does the Foreign Missions Act aim to protect?

• Economic interests

• National security

• Cultural heritage

• Environmental resources

What information is the State Department asking the designated outlets to provide?

• Their annual revenue

• Their editorial policies

• Their advertising partners

• Details about their personnel and real estate holdings

Why did China's Foreign Ministry cancel the visas of three Wall Street Journal reporters?

• In response to a critical article about the Chinese economy

• To limit foreign media presence in China

• Because of a headline deemed racist

• Due to a disagreement over trade policies

What was the context of the Wall Street Journal headline that led to the visa cancellations?

• A report on US-China trade relations

• An opinion piece on the coronavirus outbreak

• A feature on Chinese cultural festivals

• An analysis of China's technological advancements