Reuters websites become inaccessible in China
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 20 March 2015
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Reuters news websites, including English and Chinese versions, faced accessibility issues in China. This follows a trend of restrictions on major news organizations in the country.Summary
ISLAMABAD: The news websites of Reuters, including those in English and Chinese, were inaccessible in China on Friday, after users first experienced difficulties accessing them late on Thursday.
The websites of Bloomberg News, the New York Times and News Corp's Wall Street Journal have all been inaccessible in China for some time.
It was not immediately clear why users were hindered from using the Reuters sites.
The websites of some major news organizations, including Reuters, have at times become inaccessible in China in whole or part, often after the publication of stories on issues about which the Chinese government is sensitive.
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the country's Internet regulator, did not immediately respond to a written request for comment.
"Reuters is committed to practicing fair and accurate journalism worldwide. We recognise the great importance of news about China to all our customers, and we hope that our sites will be restored in China soon," a Reuters spokeswoman said in an emailed statement.
Reuters is the news division of Thomson Reuters Corp. Thomson Reuters also sells financial news and data services to clients in China. These services remained available. – Reuters
Key Points
- Reuters sites went down in China on Friday.
- Access issues began late Thursday for users.
- Similar restrictions affect Bloomberg and The New York Times.
- The Cyberspace Administration of China has not commented.
- Reuters emphasizes commitment to fair journalism.
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