The office of West Australian Premier Mark McGowan extended special invitations to Seven West Media to join a trip to Beijing, instructing other publications to request an invitation from businesses in China.
Two journalists from The WestAustralian, run by the Kerry Stokes-controlled publisher, were the only media added to Mr McGowan’s travel group. They were the only Australian reporters in China for the trip after other outlets were unable to secure visas for the visit.
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