Last two journalists working for Australian media leave China

In this image made from a video, Australian Broadcasting Corporation journalist Bill Birtles speaks to the media on his arrival at Sydney airport, Australia (Australian Broadcasting Corporation via AP)
In this image made from a video, Australian Broadcasting Corporation journalist Bill Birtles speaks to the media on his arrival at Sydney airport, Australia (Australian Broadcasting Corporation via AP)

The last two journalists working for Australian media in China have left the country after police demanded interviews with them, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has reported.

ABC’s Bill Birtles and The Australian Financial Review’s Michael Smith landed in Sydney after flying from Shanghai on Monday night, the broadcaster said.

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