- Meanwhile in Beijingβ¦
- Sjoerd den Daas, a correspondent for Dutch public outlet NOS, was physically removed by Chinese authorities during a live broadcast from the Beijing Olympics on Friday.
- βOur correspondent @sjoerddendaas was pulled away from the camera by security guards at 12:00 pm live in the NOS Journaal. Unfortunately, this is increasingly becoming a daily reality for journalists in China. He is fine and was able to finish his story a few minutes later,β NOS tweeted.
- Some speculated NOS may not have shown their official permit on that square to be allowed to film there.
- Instead of just asking the film crew to show their permit, Chinese officials flex their power and physically assaulted the reporter.
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