US EditionUS bans government personnel in China from romantic or sexual relations with Chinese citizens
- In January, the U.S. Government prohibited personnel in China from intimate relations with Chinese citizens.
- Escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing prompted stricter relationship controls.
- The new policy covers the U.S. Embassy and five consulates in mainland China and Hong Kong.
- The policy, termed 'non-fraternization,' prohibits 'romantic and sexual relations'; violators must leave China.
- This echoes a Cold War practice; China also restricts its personnel's relationships with foreign citizens.
98 Articles
98 Articles
US government personnel in China banned from romantic, sexual relations with Chinese citizens
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government has banned American government personnel in China, as well as family members and contractors with security clearances, from any romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens, The Associated Press has learned.
US govt bans employees from having romantic, sexual relationships with Chinese citizens
The United States government has banned employees in China from having romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens. According to the Associated Press, former US Ambassador Nicholas Burns implemented the policy before leaving his post. The new policy was tested in the summer of 2024, banning US government employees in China from having “romantic and sexual relations” with Chinese citizens employed as support staff and guards at five co…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 37% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
