The U.S. Department of State building in Washington on Aug. 12, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch TimesThe United States will not send a high-level delegation to Macau for an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) ministerial meeting focused on tourism, the State Department announced on Wednesday, citing Beijing’s “discriminatory” requirement for American diplomats.The Chinese regime requires all U.S. diplomatic personnel to apply for a visa to enter Macau, even in emergency situations. The visa process takes at least five to seven days, significantly limiting the U.S. ability to provide consular services to American citizens, according to the State Department’s travel advisory.
US Snubs APEC Meeting in Macau in Protest of Chinas Visa Restrictions
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