John Lee, a Beijing loyalist who oversaw the crackdown on pro-democracy protests, built his career by deepening his contacts within the mainland security services.
Author: Alexandra Stevenson and Austin Ramzy
China Defends Expulsion of American Journalists, Accusing U.S. of Prejudice
An official said the expulsions were needed to defend China’s media against American suppression. Chinese state media outlets criticized American newspapers for coverage they described as biased.