Hu Xijin, editor of China's state-owned tabloid Global Times, said Beijing would "retaliate, including targeting US journalists based in Hong Kong".
The FCCHK condemned the restrictions placed by both sides.
"The FCC opposes using journalists' visas as a weapon in international disputes and also opposes taking action against journalists for the decisions made by their home countries," it said.
"This downward spiral of retaliatory actions aimed at journalists helps no one, not least of all the public that needs accurate, professionally produced information now more than ever," it added.
(Writers & Editors: YZ-JTA/FOX, Agence France-Presse)
Source: http://u.afp.com/3B66
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