US prepared to increase travel restrictions on China over migrants issue, official says
The US is threatening to impose additional travel restrictions on China if it does not increase cooperation in repatriating Chinese nationals who are in the US illegally. The warning comes ahead of President Donald Trump's planned visit to Beijing, where he intends to raise the issue with President Xi Jinping. US officials claim China has slowed repatriation efforts despite earlier commitments, and view the move as using deportations as diplomatic leverage.
- ▪China has reduced cooperation on repatriating its citizens from the US over the past six months, despite accepting around 3,000 deportees in early 2025.
- ▪The Trump administration is considering stricter visa policies, including higher cash bonds, visa denials, and blocked border entries, if China does not increase cooperation.
- ▪US officials argue that China’s lack of cooperation violates its international obligations and could endanger travel for law-abiding Chinese citizens.
- ▪The issue is expected to be discussed during President Trump’s upcoming visit to Beijing, where trade and immigration will be key topics.
- ▪China has previously stated it opposes illegal migration and supports international cooperation to address the issue.
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World News US prepared to increase travel restrictions on China over migrants issue, official says By Reuters Published May 5, 2026, 12:46 p.m. ET WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) – China is slowing its efforts to repatriate Chinese nationals who are in the US illegally, a senior Trump administration official told Reuters, warning that Washington was prepared to increase travel restrictions on the country if Beijing didn’t reverse course. The new US threat toward China comes just days before President Donald Trump’s planned May 14-15 visit to Beijing, where, among other issues, he is expected to raise the deportation issue during meetings with his counterpart, Xi Jinping.
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