A foreign journalist group has said that China tightened restrictions on reporters during the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, contrary to international Olympic regulations. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) calls for global attention to the Chinese authorities’ persistent attempts to stifle press freedom.
A Dutch reporter was interrupted by Chinese security officials while reporting live on the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) expresses concern over the incident and urges the Beijing and Olympic authorities to ensure journalists’ right to reporting.