It will be the first time since the normalisation of India-China ties in the 1980s that there won’t be a Chinese media representative in New Delhi. In a reciprocal move, China is likely to give marching orders to India's only reporter in Beijing.
While claiming that foreign journalists, including from China, have been pursuing journalistic activities in India 'without any limitations', the MEA said it is the Indian journalists in China who are facing difficulties.
Arindam Bagchi’s comments came as Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning claimed that Chinese journalists have faced ‘unfair and discriminatory treatment in India’