U.S. President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a conference call last Friday (18th), focusing on the Ukrainian-Russian issue and U.S.-China relations. It was only 3 days after the two heads of state talked, and the U.S. State Department on Monday (21st) Certain Chinese officials impose visa restrictions.
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken announced on Monday (21st)statementIt pointed out that the United States is imposing visa restrictions on some Chinese officials because of their repression of ethnic minorities, religious groups and people of spiritual beliefs.
The latest statement refers to the U.S. imposing visa restrictions on Chinese officials responsible for or involved in the oppression of religious, ethnic minorities, dissidents, human rights advocates, journalists, labor organizers, civil society organizers, and peaceful protesters in and outside China .
However, the State Department did not release details on the number or names of officials sanctioned.
Blinken called on China to end its ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang, its repressive policies in Tibet, its crackdown on fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong, and its human rights violations in other parts of China.
Blinken pointed out that the United States is committed to defending human rights around the world, continuously cooperates with the international community, and will continue to use all diplomatic and economic measures to promote accountability in the future.