BEIJING—The U.S. ambassador to China defended plans to require Beijing’s diplomats to report contacts with some Americans and said on Oct. 21 that Washington is considering additional rules for employees of entities controlled by the ruling Communist Party.
The change comes as the United States, Australia and some other governments are looking at possible Chinese efforts to spy or gain influence in their countries. It follows years of complaints from American and other diplomats about controls on their ability to move around China and to meet with officials and members of the public.
