Attempt to expel FSM journalist linked to China criticism

A journalist in the Federated States of Micronesia has linked her scrutiny of Chinese investment to an attempt by traditional leaders in Yap to expel her.

In late March, nine members of one of Yap's Council of Chiefs signed a letter calling on the state to intervene over Joyce McClure's allegedly false news reports.

The letter accused her and her employer, the Pacific Island Times, of fuelling anti-Asian sentiment in Yap, but did not elaborate further.

Ms McClure spoke to Mackenzie Smith, who began by asking her how she reacted when she first saw the letter.