A US government employee visiting China in a personal capacity has been barred from leaving the country, according to the State Department. Chinese authorities issued an exit ban on the individual, preventing their departure.

The United States has enacted a new travel ban affecting nationals from 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, and Libya, following a Trump administration executive order. The ban, which took immediate effect, aims to address national security and terrorism concerns.

China’s foreign ministry has labeled Vice President JD Vance as “ignorant and impolite” following his repeated references to “Chinese peasants” during a Fox News interview. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between the two nations.

In a move sparking condemnation from Beijing, the US State Department has updated its Taiwan fact sheet, removing a key statement on Taiwan’s independence. China demands the US “correct its mistakes,” while Taiwan welcomes the “positive, Taiwan-friendly wordings.”