The U.S. government has banned American government personnel in China, as well as family members and contractors with security clearances, from any romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens.
The original post: /r/nottheonion by /u/theoscribe on 2025-04-18 03:48:11.

AP News highlights that government officials as well as “family members and contractors with security clearances,” from having romantic and/or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens. The policy was put into effect by the U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Burns, as he was departing the position. AP News mentions “[t]hough some U.S. agencies already had strict rules on such relationships, a blanket “non-fraternization” policy, as it is known, has been unheard of publicly since the Cold War.” The policies will cover U.S. missions in mainland China, including the embassy in Beijing and consulates in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenyang and Wuhan, as well as the American consulate in the semi-autonomous territory of Hong Kong. Couples that were together before this policy may file for an exception, however if they fail to get an exception they must either end the relationship or quit their government job.