China's foreign ministry on Tuesday (January 3) said some countries’ COVID-19 entry restrictions targeting China "lack scientific basis" and "are simply unreasonable".
"We are firmly opposed to attempts to manipulate the epidemic prevention and control measures for political purposes, and will take corresponding measures in different situations according to the principle of reciprocity," foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a regular news briefing in Beijing.
The United States, France, and others will require COVID tests on travelers from China, while Belgium said it would test wastewater from planes for new COVID variants. European Union health officials will meet on Wednesday (January 4) for a coordinated response.
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