US sent a request to receive a visa for some American officials, who, despite the previously announced diplomatic boycott, intend to visit the Winter Beijing Olympiad. This was announced by the official representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Zhao Liacyman, reports TASS.
“We received an application from the US side to receive visas for US officials. In response to this application concerning the government delegation of the United States, we will act in accordance with international rules. China will consider this issue based on the principle of reciprocity,” He noted.
Zhao Lijian reminded that before Washington, without waiting for invitations from Beijing to visiting the Olympics, announced that American officials would not go to her: “We once again insist that the US acted in accordance with the Olympic Spirit and stopped politicia, ceased make statements to undermine winter games in Beijing. “
Earlier, the US announced the diplomatic boycake of the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, which involves the refusal of a trip to the PRC of officials. However, American athletes participate in games will take. The US initiative was supported by Australia, United Kingdom and Canada.