KATHMANDU, April 15: China has imposed visa restrictions on some American citizens over their actions related to Tibet, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Monday.
This move comes two weeks after the United States imposed additional visa restrictions on some Chinese officials involved in policies limiting foreign access to Tibet. China made the announcement during its regular press conference, according to Reuters.
China to impose visa restrictions on U.S. citizens over Tibet
The US had accused the Chinese Communist Party of denying access to Tibet and surrounding areas to American diplomats, journalists, and other international observers. It had also demanded unrestricted access to the region.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian responded by saying that issues related to Tibet are China’s internal affairs. He added that the US decision to impose visa restrictions on Chinese officials seriously violates international law and the basic norms of international relations.