US EditionChinese state media hails Trump cuts to Voice of America
- Chinese state media praised funding cuts to Voice of America and Radio Free Asia , describing them as having a 'long track record of poor reporting on China issues.'
- On March 14, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order affecting the operations of VOA and RFA.
- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning stated that the cuts resulted from the outlets' poor reporting on China issues, reflecting concerns from Beijing.
- Critics warn that these funding cuts could damage America's global standing and undermine press freedom, according to lawmakers and organizations supporting the news outlets.
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