Key facts
- China has criticized new US visa regulations as discriminatory.
- The US is tightening visa durations for foreign students, cultural exchange visitors, and journalists.
- Chinese journalists may have their visa duration reduced to 90 days.
- China has threatened to implement reciprocal countermeasures.
- China's foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks.
China has strongly criticized new visa regulations proposed by the United States, labeling them as "discriminatory" and reserving the right to enact reciprocal countermeasures. The US move, announced on Thursday, aims to tighten the duration of visas for various groups, including foreign students, cultural exchange visitors, and journalists. Specifically, Chinese journalists could see their visa validity reduced to 90 days. China's foreign ministry spokesperson, Lin Jian, stated at a press conference in Beijing that the US decisions do not serve anyone's interests and urged their withdrawal. The proposed rules would reportedly limit Chinese students to a maximum of four years.