BEIJING – China has decided to impose reciprocal visa restrictions on US personnel who behave badly on Xizang-related issues, the Chinese foreign ministry announced on Monday.

Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a regular news briefing when asked for details on China's countermeasures to US visa restrictions on Chinese officials over Xizang-related issues.

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Xizang-related issues are China's internal affairs, Lin said, noting that the US abuse of visa restrictions on Chinese officials severely violates international law and basic norms governing international relations.

"Xizang is open. China welcomes foreign friends to visit, travel and do business in Xizang," he said.

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China opposes the interference of any country or person in Xizang affairs under the pretext of human rights, religion and culture, added the spokesperson.