Ministry slams US' gross interference in affairs of Xizang autonomous region

China urged the United States on Tuesday to stop interfering in its internal affairs under the pretext of Xizang-related issues, saying that it will take necessary measures to "resolutely and reciprocally counter the US' wrongful acts".

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a statement on the State Department's website on Monday announcing visa restrictions on some Chinese officials over access to Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun responded on Tuesday that the US move is gross interference in affairs concerning Xizang, which are China's internal affairs, and the move is a serious violation of international law and the basic norms governing international relations.