The American Government seems to be taking on a sweeping approach that has to do with prohibiting American diplomats and their loved ones from engaging in romantic and intimate relations with Chinese citizens.
The news was first published by the Associated Press today, and it has stunned many individuals.
This new policy is applicable to all staff members located at the US Embassy in Beijing and consulates in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenyang, as well as Wuhan.
This is also true for those in Hong Kong. As per the American personnel stationed right outside of China or those already in pre-existing relationships with Chinese citizens, the report shared how unnamed sources had confirmed the matter.
There is also a less restrictive version of this new policy that was shared during the previous summer. It prohibited American personnel from having great relations, both intimate and romantic, with citizens from China who worked as guards and other support staff members at the US Embassy and five different consulates located in China.