By Jasper Ward

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Radio Free Asia said on Wednesday it was suspending its editorial operations amid “funding uncertainty” as the U.S. federal government shutdown edges toward its one-month mark.

The broadcaster, which is funded by the U.S. government, said it would halt all production of news content on Friday due to the shutdown and a delay in receiving funding for its new fiscal year.

“In an effort to conserve limited resources on hand and preserve the possibility of restarting operations should consistent funding become available, RFA is taking further steps to responsibly shrink its already reduced footprint,” RFA CEO Bay Fang said, adding that was the first time in nearly 30 years the outlet was taking such steps.

Fang said Radio Free Asia would also close down

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