Bloomberg editor - at - large Ben Richardson leaves company , saying ` ` top brass '' mishandled sensitive story . The company claims the story was n't ready for publication , a claim disputed by Richardson . Location of terminals in China and access to Chinese financial markets may influence editorial decisions . Bloomberg follows other international news organizations running afoul of Chinese authorities .
Bloomberg editor-at-large Ben Richardson leaves company , saying `` top brass '' mishandled sensitive story . News organization claims the story was n't ready for publication , a claim disputed by Richardson . Sales of terminals in China and access to Chinese financial data may influence editorial decisions . Move follows other international news organizations running afoul of Chinese authorities .