China Warns of Possible Retaliation Over US Visa Restrictions on Students and Journalists

China has strongly criticized new US visa rules that it says unfairly target students and journalists. On Friday, Chinese officials called the regulations "discriminatory" and warned they may take countermeasures. The US Department of Homeland Security announced the changes on Thursday as part of a broader effort to control immigration. The new rules impose stricter requirements on certain visa categories, including student and exchange visitor visas, as well as journalist visas. Many Chinese students currently in the US or planning to study there are worried about the impact. China stated it reserves the right to take reciprocal actions. The situation adds tension to already strained relations between the two countries. Analysts say the visa restrictions could affect thousands of Chinese citizens who study or work in the US each year. The Chinese government urged the US to stop what it called an unfair policy and to protect the rights of Chinese nationals. No specific countermeasures have been announced yet, but China's warning suggests possible steps such as tightening visa rules for Americans. The US has defended the policy as necessary for national security.