US journalists working in China face frequent harassment and the threat of expulsion for reporting critical of the Chinese government. Currently some two dozen US reporters face immediate expulsion from China for reporting on the personal wealth and financial ties of top Chinese leaders, despite Vice-President Biden's public protest on their behalf during his recent visit to China. Other journalists have been expelled or denied visas, harassed, detained, and even physically attacked by Chinese authorities.
Chinese reporters working for China's state-run media enjoy unrestricted access to the US. Equal media access and fair treatment for US journalists must be demanded of China. These demands should include the threat of significant diplomatic consequences for any failure to comply.