Beijing, July 17, 2026 (AFP) - China warns of 'countermeasures' to US stay limits for journalists

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2026-07-17

China warned on Friday it could take "countermeasures" after Washington finalised rules shortening how long journalists can stay in the United States, with Chinese nationals facing the strictest limits. Under a change that could be implemented as soon as September, foreign journalists would be limited to stays of just 240 days, or around eight months, but could apply for extensions of similar duration. Chinese nationals would get just 90 days, wi......

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