美國政府禁止駐華人員與中國公民發展戀愛或性關係

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美國政府近期實施了一項新政策，禁止駐中國的美國政府人員、其家屬以及持有安全許可的承包商與中國公民發展任何戀愛或性關係。

政策背景與細節

這項政策由即將離任的美國駐華大使尼古拉斯·伯恩斯（Nicholas Burns）於2025年1月在離任前實施，適用於美國駐北京大使館以及廣州、上海、瀋陽、武漢和香港的領事館人員。

政策的唯一例外是針對在政策生效前已與中國公民建立關係的美國人員，他們可以申請豁免。如果豁免申請被拒絕，相關人員必須結束該關係或離職。違反該政策的人員將被要求立即離開中國。

政策動機與影響

此舉是對美中關係日益緊張的回應，旨在防範潛在的安全風險，特別是擔憂中國情報部門可能利用個人關係獲取敏感信息。

儘管美國政府未公開發表聲明，但據報導，該政策已於1月通過口頭和電子方式通知駐華美國人員。

比較與未來展望

類似的政策在冷戰時期曾經存在，但在近期公開實施全面禁令尚屬首次。這反映了美國在當前地緣政治環境下對國家安全的高度重視。

U.S. Government Bans Personnel in China from Romantic or Sexual Relationships with Chinese Citizens

The U.S. government has recently implemented a new policy prohibiting American government personnel stationed in China, along with their families and contractors holding security clearances, from engaging in any romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens.

Policy Background and Details

This policy was enacted by outgoing U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Burns in January 2025, just before his departure from China. It applies to staff at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing and consulates in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenyang, Wuhan, and Hong Kong.

The only exception is for U.S. personnel who had pre-existing relationships with Chinese citizens before the policy’s implementation; they can apply for exemptions. If the exemption is denied, they must end the relationship or leave their position. Violators of this policy will be required to leave China immediately.

Motivation and Implications

This measure responds to escalating U.S.-China tensions and aims to mitigate potential security risks, particularly concerns about Chinese intelligence agencies possibly exploiting personal relationships to gather sensitive information.

Although the U.S. government has not made an official public statement, reports indicate that the policy was communicated to American personnel in China through verbal and electronic means in January.

Comparison and Future Outlook

Similar policies existed during the Cold War era, but this marks the first known comprehensive ban in recent times, reflecting the heightened emphasis on national security in the current geopolitical climate.