Update to story on media access for visit from Chinese VP

I blogged on Monday about complaints local Chinese media had not been able to get access to the visit of the VP of .

DIA sent me on Tuesday an e-mail which I have attached to the original post. The key part is:

We can assure you there is no attempt to block the local Chinese media from attending various activities during the Vice President Xi JinPing's visit or adopt any form of . Invitations have been issued today to local media including Auckland and Wellington based Chinese media.

Better later than never!