“The Chinese side recently sent a diplomatic note announcing reciprocal restrictions on US embassies and consulates.
It must be emphasized that these measures are China's legitimate and necessary response to the erroneous actions of the United States, ”the ministry said in a statement.
The statement emphasizes that China is calling on the United States to "immediately correct mistakes" and remove previously imposed restrictions.
Earlier, the Chinese Embassy in Washington said that Beijing is strongly opposed to the restrictions imposed by the United States on the work of Chinese diplomats.