China Orders 3 Wall Street Journal Reporters To Leave The Country

The transcript discusses the expulsion of three Wall Street Journal reporters from China following a controversial op-ed. The op-ed referred to China as the 'real sick man of Asia', a phrase with historical racist connotations. China's foreign ministry cited the op-ed as the reason for the expulsion, while the US criticized the move, advocating for freedom of speech and counterarguments instead. The situation highlights tensions between media freedom and national sensitivities.

What was the reason given by China's foreign ministry for expelling the Wall Street Journal employees?

• They were involved in a protest.

• They violated visa regulations.

• They published a critical opinion piece.

• They were involved in espionage activities.

What does the phrase 'The real sick man of Asia' historically refer to?

• A nickname for a famous Asian leader.

• A term used to describe economic downturns in Asia.

• A phrase used to criticize China's political system.

• A racist term used by white labor unions in the 19th century.

How did US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo suggest China should have responded to the Wall Street Journal article?

• By banning all foreign journalists.

• By ignoring the article.

• By issuing a formal apology.

• By presenting counter arguments.

Who criticized the expulsion of the Wall Street Journal employees, stating they were not involved in the opinion piece?

• Chinese Foreign Minister

• Wall Street Journal publisher William Lewis

• UN Secretary-General

• US President

What did the United States hope for the Chinese people in terms of media access?

• To have limited access to international news.

• To enjoy the same access to accurate information and freedom of speech as Americans.

• To rely solely on state-controlled media.

• To have access to only government-approved information.