China’s Security Forces Encounter Australian Journalists Throughout Albanese’s Beijing Trip: An Australian Foreign Policy Affairs

Australian journalists were confronted by security guards while covering Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to China. The journalists, who had the necessary permissions to film in a public area at Beijing’s historic Drum and Bell Towers, were approached and asked about their authorisation. Security personnel asked for their footage and sought to detain them before they were allowed to leave the area without incident. The incident likely reflects China’s strict control over media reporting, as well as ongoing tensions between the countries. The meeting between Anthony Albanese and China’s president Xi Jinping is expected to address sensitive issues such as trade, security, and supply chains for critical minerals.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jul/15/australian-journalists-confronted-china-security-guards-albanese-beijing-trip