China asks four U.S. media outlets for information on their China operations

China on Wednesday said it has asked four U.S. media outlets to submit in writing information on their operations in China, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian at a regular press briefing.

The Associated Press, United Press International, CBS and NPR must report details on their staff and financial operations in the country – as well as details of any real estate they hold in China within seven days, said Zhao.