Fear Of Chinese Espionage Prompts U.S. To Impose “Blanket Ban” On Its Diplomats In China; What’s Cooking?

The U.S. has implemented a policy prohibiting its diplomats, their families, and security-cleared contractors in China from engaging in romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese nationals. This directive, enacted in January 2025 by former U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Burns, applies to personnel at the U.S. embassy in Beijing and consulates in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenyang, Wuhan, and … Continue reading Fear Of Chinese Espionage Prompts U.S. To Impose “Blanket Ban” On Its Diplomats In China; What’s Cooking?