US tightens travel rules for Chinese Communist Party members
4 years ago

US tightens travel rules for Chinese Communist Party members

Live Mint  

Washington has sharply tightened travel visas for members of the Chinese Communist Party, the State Department announced Thursday, saying they were "hostile to US values" and engage in "nefarious activities." It also said the CCP sends "agents" into the United States to monitor and harass Chinese nationals studying or working in the country as well as Chinese-American groups targeted for their politics. Beijing said earlier reports that the US was considering travel restrictions showed its "hatred and abnormal mindset towards the Communist Party." "Some extreme anti-China forces in the US, driven by a strong ideological bias and deep-rooted Cold War mentality, are politically oppressing China," said foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying Thursday.

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US urged to further facilitate exchanges
3 weeks, 5 days ago

US urged to further facilitate exchanges

China Daily  

Beijing has called on Washington to "further introduce more convenience for facilitating people-to-people exchanges between the two countries", in the latest response to the United States' recent updating of its travel alert on China. The US State Department on Wednesday changed its travel advisory for China to a Level 2 "exercise increased caution", which is down from a Level 3 …

US urged to further facilitate exchanges
3 weeks, 5 days ago

US urged to further facilitate exchanges

China Daily  

By Zhang Yunbi | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-29 07:17 Beijing has called on Washington to "further introduce more convenience for facilitating people-to-people exchanges between the two countries", in the latest response to the United States' recent updating of its travel alert on China. The US State Department on Wednesday changed its travel advisory for China to a Level 2 …

Country eases visas for US citizens
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Country eases visas for US citizens

China Daily  

China has eased visa applications for people visiting from the United States to boost people-to-people exchanges, according to a statement from the Chinese embassy in Washington. Tourist visa applicants within the US will no longer be required to submit a round-trip air ticket booking record, proof of hotel reservation, itinerary or invitation letter, the embassy's statement said. In November, China …

Country eases visas for US citizens
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Country eases visas for US citizens

China Daily  

China has eased visa applications for people visiting from the United States to boost people-to-people exchanges, according to a statement from the Chinese embassy in Washington. Tourist visa applicants within the US will no longer be required to submit a round-trip air ticket booking record, proof of hotel reservation, itinerary or invitation letter, the embassy's statement said. In November, China …

Country eases visas for US citizens
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Country eases visas for US citizens

China Daily  

China has eased visa applications for people visiting from the United States to boost people-to-people exchanges, according to a statement from the Chinese embassy in Washington. Tourist visa applicants within the US will no longer be required to submit a round-trip air ticket booking record, proof of hotel reservation, itinerary or invitation letter, the embassy's statement said. In November, China …

Country eases visas for US citizens
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Country eases visas for US citizens

China Daily  

China has eased visa applications for people visiting from the United States to boost people-to-people exchanges, according to a statement from the Chinese embassy in Washington. Tourist visa applicants within the US will no longer be required to submit a round-trip air ticket booking record, proof of hotel reservation, itinerary or invitation letter, the embassy's statement said. In November, China …

Country eases visas for US citizens
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Country eases visas for US citizens

China Daily  

China has eased visa applications for people visiting from the United States to boost people-to-people exchanges, according to a statement from the Chinese embassy in Washington. Tourist visa applicants within the US will no longer be required to submit a round-trip air ticket booking record, proof of hotel reservation, itinerary or invitation letter, the embassy's statement said. In November, China …

Country eases visas for US citizens
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Country eases visas for US citizens

China Daily  

China has eased visa applications for people visiting from the United States to boost people-to-people exchanges, according to a statement from the Chinese embassy in Washington. Tourist visa applicants within the US will no longer be required to submit a round-trip air ticket booking record, proof of hotel reservation, itinerary or invitation letter, the embassy's statement said. In November, China …

Country eases visas for US citizens
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Country eases visas for US citizens

China Daily  

China has eased visa applications for people visiting from the United States to boost people-to-people exchanges, according to a statement from the Chinese embassy in Washington. Tourist visa applicants within the US will no longer be required to submit a round-trip air ticket booking record, proof of hotel reservation, itinerary or invitation letter, the embassy's statement said. In November, China …

China blasts US over reports of withdrawing diplomatic staff
2 years, 10 months ago

China blasts US over reports of withdrawing diplomatic staff

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China on Wednesday expressed “serious concerns and dissatisfaction” with the United States over reports of an internal State Department request to allow the departure of diplomats and their families from China amid tightening anti-pandemic measures. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said China’s anti-virus regulations were in line with international treaties governing the treatment of diplomatic personnel and that …

Countries to relax visa curbs for media workers
3 years, 1 month ago

Countries to relax visa curbs for media workers

China Daily  

China and the United States will permit journalists and other media workers to freely move between both countries on the condition they strictly comply with COVID-19 control protocols. Sources with the Foreign Ministry told China Daily that easing media visa controls was one of three points agreed between the two sides ahead of Tuesday's virtual meeting between President Xi Jinping …

Countries to relax visa curbs for media workers
3 years, 1 month ago

Countries to relax visa curbs for media workers

China Daily  

File photo of the US visa. Sources with the Foreign Ministry told China Daily that easing media visa controls was one of three points agreed between the two sides ahead of Tuesday's virtual meeting between President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden. It was agreed that the US will issue one-year multiple-entry visas to Chinese media workers and will …

Countries to relax visa curbs for media workers
3 years, 1 month ago

Countries to relax visa curbs for media workers

China Daily  

By MO JINGXI| China Daily| Updated :2021-11-19 File photo of the US visa. Sources with the Foreign Ministry told China Daily that easing media visa controls was one of three points agreed between the two sides ahead of Tuesday's virtual meeting between President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden. It was agreed that the US will issue one-year multiple-entry …

US imposes visas restrictions on more Chinese citizens
4 years ago

US imposes visas restrictions on more Chinese citizens

India TV News  

The State Department said Friday that it would deny visas to Chinese citizens linked to overseas influence operations involving violence and other means of intimidation. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the restrictions would apply to Chinese Communist Party officials or anyone else taking part in such propaganda or influence campaigns affiliated with the United Front Work Department. Chinese citizens …

US imposes restrictions on travel visas for Chinese Communist Party members
4 years ago

US imposes restrictions on travel visas for Chinese Communist Party members

CNN  

CNN — The State Department is imposing new restrictions on travel visas to the United States for members of the Chinese Communist Party, a State Department spokesperson confirmed Thursday. “This is in keeping with our ongoing policy, regulatory, and law-enforcement action across the U.S. Government to protect our nation from the CCP’s malign influence,” the spokesperson said in a statement …

U.S. Imposes Severe Travel Restrictions On Chinese Communist Party Members
4 years ago

U.S. Imposes Severe Travel Restrictions On Chinese Communist Party Members

NPR  

U.S. Imposes Severe Travel Restrictions On Chinese Communist Party Members Enlarge this image toggle caption Liu Bin/Xinhua News Agency via AP Liu Bin/Xinhua News Agency via AP The Trump administration is imposing sharply tighter restrictions on travel to the United States by Chinese Communist Party members and their families, a move Beijing describes as part of a "deep-rooted Cold War …

China retaliates against news media in latest feud with US
4 years, 1 month ago

China retaliates against news media in latest feud with US

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China has ordered six U.S.-based news media to file detailed information about their operations in China the latest volley in a monthslong battle with the Trump administration. A foreign ministry statement issued late Monday demanded that the bureaus of ABC, The Los Angeles Times, Minnesota Public Radio, the Bureau of National Affairs, Newsweek and Feature Story News declare …

China announces new restrictions on US diplomats’ activities
4 years, 3 months ago

China announces new restrictions on US diplomats’ activities

India TV News  

China has announced new restrictions on the activities of US diplomats working in mainland China and Hong Kong, in what it called a justified response to similar measures imposed on Chinese diplomats in the US last year. In a statement posted online late Friday, a foreign ministry spokesperson said the rules would apply to senior diplomats and all other personnel …

US reveals it has revoked more than 1,000 visas to Chinese nationals deemed security risks
4 years, 3 months ago

US reveals it has revoked more than 1,000 visas to Chinese nationals deemed security risks

CNN  

CNN — More than 1,000 Chinese nationals have had their visas revoked by the United States since June, under a program aimed at graduate students and researchers believed to have ties to the Chinese military. The US State Department said in a statement Wednesday that “high-risk graduate students and research scholars” had been expelled, after they “were found to be …

Amid Growing Tensions, China Imposes New Visa Restrictions Targeting US Media
4 years, 3 months ago

Amid Growing Tensions, China Imposes New Visa Restrictions Targeting US Media

News 18  

In the latest round of tit-for-tat between Beijing and Washington targeting each other’s media outlets, Chinese authorities have imposed new visa restrictions on foreign journalists working for US news organizations in China amid growing bilateral tensions. “However, our presence on the ground in China remains unchanged and we are continuing to work with local authorities to ensure that continues.” The …

US further restricts Chinese diplomats travel, meetings
4 years, 3 months ago

US further restricts Chinese diplomats travel, meetings

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Wednesday stepped up its battle with China by further restricting the ability of Chinese diplomats to travel, hold meetings with academics and host cultural events in the United States. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that senior U.S.-based Chinese diplomats will now be required to get permission to visit American universities or meet with …

China vows to retaliate if Chinese journos forced to leave US
4 years, 4 months ago

China vows to retaliate if Chinese journos forced to leave US

Deccan Chronicle  

BEIJING: China vowed on Tuesday to retaliate if the United States persisted with “hostile action” against Chinese journalists who may be forced to leave in coming days if their U.S. visas are not extended. Wang did not say how many Chinese journalists were affected or what retaliation China might consider, but the editor of China’s Global Times newspaper said earlier …

Consulate closures are a new low point in China-US ties
4 years, 4 months ago

Consulate closures are a new low point in China-US ties

Deccan Chronicle  

Chengdu: In the more than 40 years since China and the U.S. established formal diplomatic relations, accusations have been traded, tensions have risen and fallen and the two sides have come dangerously close to outright confrontation. Yet the forced closure of the Chinese Consulate in Houston and China’s order in response to shutter the U.S. Consulate in the Chinese city …

Consulate closures an inflection point in China-US relations
4 years, 4 months ago

Consulate closures an inflection point in China-US relations

Associated Press  

CHENGDU, China — In the more than 40 years since China and the U.S. established formal diplomatic relations, accusations have been traded, tensions have risen and fallen and the two sides have come dangerously close to outright confrontation. Yet the forced closure of the Chinese Consulate in Houston and China’s order in response to shutter the U.S. Consulate in the …

US closes Chengdu consulate in China in retaliation to Washington shutting down Houston consulate
4 years, 4 months ago

US closes Chengdu consulate in China in retaliation to Washington shutting down Houston consulate

Firstpost  

The tit-for-tat closings marked a significant escalation in the multiple disputes between the two countries over a range of issues, including trade, technology, security, and human rights. China ordered the mission closed late last week in retaliation for a US order to shut down the Chinese Consulate in Houston earlier the same week. Earlier, a bus left the consulate grounds …

After US orders China's Houston consulate closed, Beijing accuses law enforcement of 'improperly entering' premises
4 years, 4 months ago

After US orders China's Houston consulate closed, Beijing accuses law enforcement of 'improperly entering' premises

Firstpost  

The Trump administration ordered the Houston consulate closed this week, saying Chinese agents tried to steal medical and other research in Texas Beijing: China’s foreign ministry complained Saturday that American law enforcement officials improperly entered its consulate in Houston, which was ordered to close in an escalating diplomatic feud. The Trump administration ordered the Houston consulate closed this week, saying …

'Cold War' Style: US Consulate in China Readies for Closure as Retaliatory Diplomatic Row Rages On
4 years, 4 months ago

'Cold War' Style: US Consulate in China Readies for Closure as Retaliatory Diplomatic Row Rages On

News 18  

Workers removed the US insignia from the consulate in the Chinese city of Chengdu on Saturday, one day after Beijing ordered its closure as relations deteriorated in a Cold War-style standoff. Beijing says closing the Chengdu consulate was a "legitimate and necessary response to the unreasonable measures by the United States", and has alleged that staff at the diplomatic mission …

US-China ties fray as Beijing’s Houston consulate shuts down
4 years, 5 months ago

US-China ties fray as Beijing’s Houston consulate shuts down

Al Jazeera  

Group of men thought to be US officials break open door and enter China’s consulate in Houston after staff depart. Einar Tangen, political analyst and adviser to the Chinese government, called the US officials’ entry into the Houston consulate “highly unusual” and “against diplomatic protocol”. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had called the Houston consulate a “hub of spying …

China tells US to shut down its embassy in Chengdu city amid escalating diplomatic spat
4 years, 5 months ago

China tells US to shut down its embassy in Chengdu city amid escalating diplomatic spat

Firstpost  

The move was a response to the Trump administration’s order this week for Beijing to close its consulate in Houston after Washington accused Chinese agents of trying to steal medical and other research in Texas. The Chinese foreign ministry appealed to Washington to reverse its “wrong decision.” Chinese-US relations have soured amid a mounting array of conflicts including trade, the …

China orders closure of US consulate in Chengdu in tit-for-tat retaliation as tensions rise
4 years, 5 months ago

China orders closure of US consulate in Chengdu in tit-for-tat retaliation as tensions rise

The Independent  

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China orders US to close consulate in Chengdu in retaliation over Houston
4 years, 5 months ago

China orders US to close consulate in Chengdu in retaliation over Houston

Deccan Chronicle  

Beijing: China on Friday ordered the closure of the US consulate in the southwestern city of Chengdu in retaliation for America shuttering Beijing's diplomatic mission in Houston this week. In 2013, China demanded the US provide an explanation for a spying programme after news reports said a top-secret map leaked by fugitive intelligence analyst Edward Snowden showed US surveillance facilities …

China Orders U.S. To Close Its Consulate In Chengdu
4 years, 5 months ago

China Orders U.S. To Close Its Consulate In Chengdu

NPR  

China Orders U.S. To Close Its Consulate In Chengdu Enlarge this image toggle caption U.S. Department of State U.S. Department of State Updated at 12:20 p.m. ET The Chinese government ordered the United States on Friday to close its consulate in the southwestern city of Chengdu in retaliation for the U.S. shutting down China's consulate in Houston. Sponsor Message In …

Chinese consulate in Houston closed following US order
4 years, 5 months ago

Chinese consulate in Houston closed following US order

CNN  

Washington CNN — The Chinese Consulate General in Houston has closed following Tuesday’s order to do so after US officials alleged it was part of a larger Chinese espionage effort using diplomatic facilities around the US, a State Department spokesperson confirmed to CNN late Friday. US federal agents and local law enforcement entered the Chinese consulate compound in Houston earlier …

China orders closure of US consulate in Chengdu
4 years, 5 months ago

China orders closure of US consulate in Chengdu

Al Jazeera  

Beijing says move is a ‘legitimate and necessary response’ to Washington’s decision to shut China’s Houston consulate. The Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday the Chengdu mission’s closure was a “legitimate and necessary response to the unreasonable measures by the United States”. “The consulate is also considered quite an important listening post for the US, when it comes to issues …

Chinese fugitive taken into custody as US claims Houston consulate was a part of espionage network
4 years, 5 months ago

Chinese fugitive taken into custody as US claims Houston consulate was a part of espionage network

CNN  

Washington CNN — Senior US government officials said Friday that a Chinese scientist who had been hiding in the country’s San Francisco consulate after accusations of visa fraud is now in US custody and also charged that Beijing has been using its diplomatic outposts to run an espionage network to steal intellectual property from US businesses, universities and research centers. …

China harboring military-linked fugitive scientist at San Francisco consulate, FBI says
4 years, 5 months ago

China harboring military-linked fugitive scientist at San Francisco consulate, FBI says

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — Tensions between the United States and China have continued to ratchet up following the forced closure by Washington of Beijing’s consulate in Houston, amid revelations that federal prosecutors are seeking a Chinese scientist accused of visa fraud who they say is hiding out in China’s consulate in San Francisco. I don’t see how that could ever …

U.S. orders China to close Texas consulate; Beijing may retaliate
4 years, 5 months ago

U.S. orders China to close Texas consulate; Beijing may retaliate

The Hindu  

The United States has told China to close its consulate in Houston, both countries said on Wednesday, further deteriorating bilateral ties, and a source said Beijing was considering shutting the U.S. consulate in Wuhan in retaliation. The State Department confirmed the decision and said the move was made “to protect American intellectual property and American’s private information.” National security cited …

U.S. Orders China's Houston Consulate To Close, Ratcheting Tensions
4 years, 5 months ago

U.S. Orders China's Houston Consulate To Close, Ratcheting Tensions

NPR  

U.S. Orders China's Houston Consulate To Close, Ratcheting Tensions Enlarge this image toggle caption Steve Campbell/AP Steve Campbell/AP Updated at 6:10 p.m. In a statement early Wednesday, State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus said: "We have directed the closure of Consulate General Houston, in order to protect American intellectual property and American's private information." On Wednesday, the Chinese embassy said in …

US considering travel ban on entire Chinese Communist Party members
4 years, 5 months ago

US considering travel ban on entire Chinese Communist Party members

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: The Trump administration is considering banning travel to the United States by all members of the Chinese Communist Party and their families, a person familiar with the matter said on Thursday, a move that would worsen already tense U.S.-China relations. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said earlier such action by the United States, if true, would be “pathetic.” …

China imposes visa restrictions on top U.S. officials, politicians in response to Xinjiang ban
4 years, 5 months ago

China imposes visa restrictions on top U.S. officials, politicians in response to Xinjiang ban

The Hindu  

China on Monday imposed visa restrictions on some top U.S. officials and politicians in the latest tit-for-tat response to America’s move to sanction several Chinese officials for alleged human rights abuses targeting ethnic minority groups in the Muslim-majority Xinjiang province. U.S., China trade visa curbs over Tibet Hua made the comments in response to the U.S. sanctions and visa restrictions …

U.S., China trade visa curbs over Tibet
4 years, 5 months ago

U.S., China trade visa curbs over Tibet

The Hindu  

The U.S. and China imposed visa restrictions on each other in tit-for-tat moves over their disagreement on Tibet, adding fuel to the diplomatic fire between the superpowers. Officials not named Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Tuesday that he was taking action against an unspecified number of officials under a new U.S. law that presses China to let Americans …

U.S. announces visa restrictions for Chinese officials under Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act
4 years, 5 months ago

U.S. announces visa restrictions for Chinese officials under Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act

The Hindu  

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced visa restrictions for a certain group of Chinese officials under the Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act. Beijing has continued systematically to obstruct travel to the Tibetan Autonomous Region and other Tibetan areas by U.S. diplomats and other officials, journalists, and tourists, while Chinese officials and other citizens enjoy far greater access to …

China to impose tit-for-tat visa curbs on US officials over Tibet
4 years, 5 months ago

China to impose tit-for-tat visa curbs on US officials over Tibet

Al Jazeera  

Beijing urges Washington to stop interfering in ‘internal affairs’ after US imposed travel bans on Chinese officials. China has said it will impose visa restrictions on US individuals following Washington’s imposition of travel bans on Chinese officials it accuses of restricting foreigners’ access to Tibet. It came after the Trump administration fired a new shot in its diplomatic war with …

China to restrict visa for some Americans over Hong Kong row
4 years, 5 months ago

China to restrict visa for some Americans over Hong Kong row

The Hindu  

China announced on Monday visa restrictions on U.S. citizens who have “behaved egregiously” over Hong Kong, ahead of the expected approval by Chinese lawmakers of a national security law for the city. “To target the U.S.’s above wrongful actions, China has decided to impose visa restrictions against American individuals who have behaved egregiously on matters concerning Hong Kong,” Mr. Zhao …

U.S. curbs visas for Chinese officials over Hong Kong freedoms
4 years, 5 months ago

U.S. curbs visas for Chinese officials over Hong Kong freedoms

The Hindu  

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday Washington was imposing visa restrictions on Chinese officials responsible for restricting freedoms in Hong Kong, but he did not name any of those targeted. The U.S. visa restrictions apply to “current and former” Chinese Communist Party officials “believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining Hong Kong's high degree of …

China vows to respond after US targets more state media outlets
4 years, 6 months ago

China vows to respond after US targets more state media outlets

CNN  

London CNN Business — China has vowed to make a “necessary and legitimate” response after the US government designated four more Chinese state media outlets as “foreign diplomatic missions.” On Monday, the Trump administration announced that it would treat China Central Television, China News Service, the People’s Daily and the Global Times as arms of the Chinese government, arguing that …

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