China to adopt reciprocal visa restrictions on U.S. officials

(ECNS) -- China has decided to adopt reciprocal visa restrictions on the U.S. officials who concocted lies about China’s human rights issues, pushed for sanctions against China, and undermined China’s interests, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Thursday.

The spokesperson at a press conference pointed out that the U.S. side fabricated malicious lies on human rights issues and used them as an excuse to interfere in China’s internal affairs, tarnish China’s reputation, and oppress Chinese officials.

These unscrupulous acts gravely violate international law and basic norms governing international relations and China firmly opposes them, he said.

China is imposing reciprocal visa restrictions on U.S. officials in order to defend China’s sovereignty, security and development interests, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese personnel, according to the spokesperson.