U.S. Diplomatic Relationship with China

The U.S. government has issued a policy prohibiting American diplomats in China from engaging in romance or sex with Chinese citizens. The policy applies to staff at various U.S. embassies and consulates in China.

Provision Banning LGBTQ Pride Flags at U.S. Embassies

President Biden signed a government funding package that includes a provision banning the flying of LGBTQ Pride flags over U.S. embassies, but the White House aims to repeal this provision. The ban was included in a $1.2 trillion funding package to run the government through September. The Biden administration is committed to fighting for LGBTQ equality despite this provision.