How is the exclusion of China characterized, contrasting it with other countries simply not being invited?

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An active prohibition imposed by a major stakeholder

The ban on China is an active prohibition imposed by the US, one of the station’s largest stakeholders, which is distinct from a country simply being uninvited.

How is the exclusion of China characterized, contrasting it with other countries simply not being invited?

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