China and the U.S. agreed to ease restrictions on journalists working in the two countries after a confrontation during the Trump administration that resulted in the expulsion of U.S. reporters. (The New York Times, November 16, 2021,by Michael D. Shear)
The U.S. will issue on-year multiple-entry visas to Chinese journalists and address duration of status issues, and China will grant equal treatment to U.S. journalists. Both sides also agreed to issue media visas for new applicants. (TVNewsCheck, November 17, 2021, by Associated Press Staff)