U.S. Says China Visa Applications In Line With Olympic Boycott
- Visas for consular, security personel, State Department says
- White House announced diplomatic boycott over human rights
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The U.S. said its diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics stands after China announced that officials from the American government had applied for visas.
Any visa applications were for consular and security personnel, a State Department spokesperson said Tuesday in a statement, adding that it was routine to provide athletes, coaches and others with access to services enjoyed by Americans abroad.