Reuters news websites ‘inaccessible’ in China
Unclear why users are struggling to view the sites, says news provider; many overseas news organisations websites are routinely blocked in China
PUBLISHED : Friday, 20 March, 2015, 4:20pm
UPDATED : Friday, 20 March, 2015, 4:40pm
Reuters in Beijing
Reuters websites have in the past been blocked in China after it published poliitcally-sensitive stories. Photo: EPA
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 organisations, including Reuters, have at times become inaccessible in China in whole or part, often after the publication of stories on issues about which the government is sensitive.
The Cyberspace Administration of China, 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.
