Beijing, Sept. 9 -- The last two reporters working in China for the Australian media were flown home after a five-day diplomatic standoff, media reports said.
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Bill Birtles and the Australian Financial Review's Mike Smith landed in Sydney on September 8, the BBC reported.
Chinese authorities questioned both men before their departure. The ABC said in a report that Birtles was "not asked about his reporting or conduct in China".
Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne said consular officials had assisted the two journalists in returning home.
"I also want to note that Australia is of course a strong supporter of media freedom, freedom of the press, and that it is disappointing that after many yea...