China will limit the issuance of visas to US citizens due to support from Hong Kong.
According to Deutsche welle, citing a statement from a Chinese foreign ministry official, Zhao Lijiang, China intends to introduce visa restrictions for US citizens who tried to influence Hong Kong policy.
“The US is trying to thwart Chinese national security laws in Hong Kong by imposing so-called sanctions, but it will never succeed … China has decided to impose visa restrictions on American individuals who have been egregious in matters relating to Hong Kong,” Lijian said.
Earlier, China called on the United States to stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs. Planned visa restrictions for Americans will be Beijing’s response to US visa restrictions for Chinese officials.