On Wednesday, China defended its decision to kick out U.S. reporters, saying it had been "compelled" to respond to "unreasonable oppression" of Chinese journalists working in the United States. We urge the U.S. side to immediately stop suppressing Chinese media, otherwise, the U.S. side will lose even more." We urge the U.S. side to immediately stop suppresing Chinese media, otherwise the U.S. side will lose even more." The designated five outlets are: Xinhua, CGTN, China Daily, China Radio International and People's Daily, the Communist Party's mouthpiece. China has demanded U.S. leaders stop using the phrases because it stigmatizes China and borders on being racist.

Source: Fox News March 18, 2020 14:37 UTC