BBC journalist leaves China after Beijing criticises Uighurs coverage
John Sudworth’s relocation to Taiwan comes after ‘months of personal attacks’ over reporting of alleged abuses of minorities
A senior BBC journalist has left Beijing for Taiwan at short notice after nine years reporting from China, amid concerns for his safety and that of his family.
It is the latest loss to Beijing’s fast-shrinking foreign press corps, after last year saw at least 18 journalists expelled, one detained and two others flee home to Australia after an intense diplomatic standoff.