The US administration has enacted a broad directive that forbids American diplomats, their relatives, and security-cleared contractors from participating in romantic relationships and sexual activities with Chinese nationals.
According to a report by the Associated Press It has been noted, this action was disclosed by four individuals familiar with the decoupling policy established by outgoing Ambassador Nicholas Burns just prior to his departure from China.
This “gender-free” protocol applies to personnel at the US embassy in Beijing, along with consulates located in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shan Yang, Wuhan, and Hong Kong.
Reports suggest that individuals stationed outside of China or those with pre-existing relationships with Chinese citizens may qualify for exemptions, citing unnamed sources familiar with the issue.
This policy may not shield individuals who have previously engaged in close friendships, such as Eric Swalwell (D-CA).
The California Democrat’s connection with a potentially dubious Chinese spy known as Fang Fang was initially reported by Breitbart News in July 2021.
Last year, a less rigorous iteration of the overarching “non-exfoliation” guideline was introduced, prohibiting “romantic and sexual relations” with Chinese individuals employed as security staff and other support roles at the US embassy, along with five consulates in China.
This protocol was relayed both verbally and electronically to American officials in China in January, but it has not been disclosed publicly.
The AP report has been investigating sensitive information within “honeypot” operations during the iconic Cold War era, involving intelligence agencies globally utilizing appealing men and women.
The State Department and other organizations operating in China enforce stringent reporting standards regarding personal relationships of Americans stationed there, also factoring in the potential intelligence threats from Russia and Cuba.
