U.S. Bans American Government Employees From Romantic Or Sexual Relationships With Chinese Citizens

The U.S. government has banned American government officials in China from any romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens.

The new policy was implemented by departing U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Burns in January.

The policy is the first “non-fraternization” policy issued by a U.S. agency since the Cold War.

U.S. bans all government staff in China from sexual relationships with Chinese citizens.https://t.co/BipcVxSJ4e pic.twitter.com/I0WVZm8qfH

— Tony Seruga (@TonySeruga) April 3, 2025

When was this ever legal?? https://t.co/0Zzj08KZBT

— Baaahonk (@baaahonk) April 3, 2025

Here’s what AP reported:

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.

Four people with direct

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