China Orders 3 Wall Street Journal Reporters To Leave The Country

The transcript discusses the expulsion of three Wall Street Journal journalists from China following a critical opinion piece titled 'The Real Sick Man of Asia,' which criticized China's handling of the coronavirus outbreak. The Chinese government viewed the piece as slanderous, leading to the expulsion. Wall Street Journal publisher William Lewis clarified that the expelled journalists were not involved in the opinion piece. The move was criticized by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who advocated for counterarguments rather than restricting speech. The US hopes for greater freedom of speech in China, and Lewis urged China to reconsider its decision.

What was the reason given by China's foreign ministry for expelling the journalists?

• They were involved in espionage activities.

• They published a critical opinion piece.

• They were involved in a protest.

• They violated visa regulations.

Who clarified that the expelled journalists were not involved in the opinion piece?

• The journalists themselves

• Wall Street Journal publisher

• US Secretary of State

• A Chinese official

What did the Chinese official accuse the Wall Street Journal of doing?

• Publishing fake news

• Violating international law

• Slandering the country

• Supporting protests

What was Mike Pompeo's stance on China's decision to expel the journalists?

• He supported the decision.

• He criticized the decision.

• He had no comment.

• He suggested a compromise.

What did Mike Pompeo suggest as the correct response to criticism?

• Restricting speech

• Presenting counter arguments

• Expelling more journalists

• Ignoring the criticism