US Prepares Visa Sanctions on China as Deportation of Chinese Nationals Stalls The Trump administration is planning visa sanctions against China due to Beijing’s lack of cooperation in accepting deported Chinese nationals. A senior administration official revealed that China’s acceptance of deportees has significantly decreased over the past six months, which is seen as a breach of its international responsibilities. The State Department has confirmed the planned move.

• The Trump administration is preparing visa sanctions on China.
• The sanctions are a response to Beijing’s slow acceptance of deported Chinese nationals.
• China significantly curtailed its acceptance of nationals in the last six months.
• The U.S. official stated China refuses to fully cooperate with the United States to take back its citizens.
• This refusal is considered a breach of Beijing’s international obligations.