China has urged the United States to withdraw its new discriminatory visa regulations. Beijing stated it reserves the right to take reciprocal countermeasures against the US. The United States moved on Thursday to tighten visa durations for foreign students. Cultural exchange visitors and journalists will also face shorter visa periods. China rejects these US decisions, stating they serve no one's interests.

DHS plans new US visa rules with fixed stay limits for foreign students, exchange visitors and journalists, replacing the current open-ended visa system.

Journalists' visas, which can currently last for years, will be limited to 240 days, or 90 days for Chinese nationals

Student visas will be limited to four years, while most foreign journalists can stay for up to 240 days.