China condemns new U.S. visa restrictions and warns of reciprocal measures
China has strongly criticized new U.S. visa regulations, describing them as "discriminatory" and warning that it could respond with reciprocal measures if Washington does not reverse the policy.
Speaking at a press briefing in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian urged the United States to withdraw the new rules, arguing that they undermine bilateral exchanges and serve neither country's interests.
The remarks mark the latest point of friction in an already complex relationship between the world's two largest economies.
New rules affect journalists, students and exchange visitors
The U.S. government announced new visa measures on Thursday that shorten the duration of visas for several categories of foreign nationals, including students, participants in cultural exchange programs and journalists.
Among the changes, visas for Chinese journalists will reportedly be limited to 90 days, reducing the period they are permitted to remain in the United States under the revised policy.
The measures form part of broader adjustments to U.S. immigration and visa procedures affecting selected foreign nationals.
China signals possible retaliation
Beijing rejected the U.S. decision and stated that it reserves the right to adopt corresponding countermeasures.
Chinese officials did not immediately specify what actions might be taken, but reciprocal visa restrictions have previously been used by both countries during periods of diplomatic tension.
The latest dispute adds to a series of disagreements between Beijing and Washington over trade, technology, national security and people-to-people exchanges.
Diplomatic tensions continue
Visa policies have become an increasingly sensitive aspect of U.S.-China relations, particularly for journalists, researchers, students and academic institutions.
Observers note that tighter entry requirements could affect educational cooperation, media access and cultural exchanges between the two countries.
Whether the latest disagreement leads to further retaliatory measures will likely depend on future diplomatic discussions, but the exchange highlights the continuing challenges facing bilateral relations.
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