The federal government has reportedly banned U.S. government personnel stationed in China from having romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens.

Citing four people with direct knowledge of the policy, The Associated Press reported that the directive was put in place in January by departing U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Burns.

The prohibition extends to family members of government staffers and contractors with security clearances.

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