BEIJING — China is demanding that the United States roll back what it describes as “discriminatory” new visa regulations, and the country says it is prepared to take matching retaliatory action if necessary.
At a press conference held in Beijing on Friday, foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated that China rejects the American policy changes outright, adding that the new rules do not serve the interests of either country.
The U.S. announced the changes on Thursday, tightening how long visas remain valid for foreign students, cultural exchange participants, and journalists. Among the changes, Chinese journalists will now be limited to visa stays of just 90 days.
