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 consequence faced by the three Beijing-based employees mentioned in the text?

How did China's foreign ministry respond to the opinion piece published on February 3rd?

What historical context is provided regarding the phrase 'real sick man of Asia'?

What did Wall Street Journal publisher William Lewis say about the employees being expelled?

What was US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's stance on the expulsion of reporters?