China Restricts Visas for US Personnel Over Tibet

China has announced visa restrictions on specific U.S. personnel in response to similar measures by the U.S. regarding Tibet-related issues. This decision follows the U.S. imposing additional visa restrictions on Chinese officials under the Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act of 2018, which aims to sanction those involved in restricting foreign access to Tibet. The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian emphasized that Tibet is an internal matter and criticized the U.S. actions as violations of international law and norms. China maintains that Tibet is open to foreign visitors, but opposes any interference under the guise of human rights or cultural concerns. The diplomatic tit-for-tat reflects ongoing tensions over access and rights in Tibet, with both nations accusing each other of overstepping boundaries.