China slaps visa restrictions on US officials 

China has announced visa restrictions on ‘US personnel who have acted egregiously’ on Tibet issues.

“Tibet-related affairs are purely China’s internal matters,” foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Monday as he announced Beijing’s decision on the reciprocal visa restrictions.

The decision came after two weeks when Washington imposed visa limits on Chinese officials involved in policies restricting foreigners’ access to the region.

“The United States’ imposition of unwarranted visa restrictions on Chinese officials under the pretext of Tibet-related issues seriously violates international law and the basic norms governing international relations,” Lin said.

“Tibet is open, and China welcomes friendly foreign individuals to visit, travel, and conduct business in Tibet. At the same time, China opposes any country or individual interfering in Tibet-related affairs under the guise of so-called human rights, religion, or culture.”

Beijing also opposes “individuals with ulterior motives using the pretext of visiting Tibet to carry out disruptive or damaging activities”, Lin added.