China threatens 'countermeasures' over U.S. journalist stay limits

China has issued a stern warning of "countermeasures" in response to new U.S. regulations that will shorten the permitted stay for journalists in the United States. The finalized rules, potentially effective by September, impose a strict limit of 240 days, approximately eight months, for foreign journalists, with Chinese nationals facing the most stringent conditions.

This development signals a further escalation in the ongoing dispute between Beijing and Washington over media access and the treatment of journalists in each other's countries. The Chinese foreign ministry stated that the U.S. rules, which it described as "unreasonable restrictions," have severely obstructed the normal work of Chinese media personnel.

Beijing has consistently accused the U.S. of imposing politically motivated restrictions on Chinese journalists. The latest U.S. move is seen by China as a direct response to previous actions taken against American journalists working in China. The reciprocal nature of these measures highlights the deepening diplomatic friction between the two global powers.

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The U.S. side has imposed unreasonable restrictions on Chinese media personnel working in the U.S., severely obstructing their normal work.