China opposes U.S. escalating political oppression of Chinese media: FM spokesperson

File photo of the national flags of China (R) and the United States. (Xinhua/Bao Dandan)

BEIJING, May 11 (Xinhua) -- China on Monday expressed strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to the U.S. decision to shorten visas for Chinese journalists to a 90-day period.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian made the remarks at a press briefing. He demanded the United States to correct its wrongdoing immediately, saying that otherwise China will have to take countermeasures. ■