China retaliated against US diplomats in the country, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said.

According to her, China notified the US embassy of new measures that were countermeasures amid Washington’s October decision to restrict Chinese diplomats, AFP reported.

The US ordered earlier in October Chinese diplomats to notify the Department of State of any official meetings with US diplomats, local or municipal officials, and before any visits to colleges or research institutions.

The representative noted that US diplomats would have to notify the Chinese Foreign Office five business days before similar meetings and visits.