Chinese visitors to US may be included in social media checks

TaiShang said:

Chinese visitors to US may be included in social media checks
(China Daily) 15:38, February 18, 2017

The Trump administration is proposing to include Chinese holders of long-term US business and visitor visas traveling to the US to disclose what social media platforms they use, according to the website Politico.

A traveler would be asked online to identify the platforms. Answering the question would be "optional," US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said in a notice set for publication on Feb 21 in the Federal Register. Those who don't want to answer will have their travel requests processed "without a negative interpretation or inference," the notice said.

The initial iteration of the program to collect social media handles asked travelers about profiles on sites like Facebook, Google+, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. However, residents of China tend to use other social media platforms.

A CBP spokeswoman had no immediate comment on whether Chinese social media platforms would be included, Politico said.

The move to cover Chinese visitors in the social-media-focused screening comes as Trump administration officials review steps to vet foreigners seeking to enter the US, including asking for social media passwords, Politico said.

It said that the Obama administration used a similar, voluntary, social-media screening effort late last year for travelers eligible to enter the US through the Visa Waiver Program, which includes many European countries and other highly-developed nations.

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long_ said:

It seems I can't enter the United States because I speak ill of the American government.

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Hamartia Antidote said:

LOL!! I have a better idea. We just simply ban access to all Chinese social media sites in the US. Hmm where have I heard something draconian like this already being done?

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cirr said:

Great idea。

As a responsible taxpayer, you are obliged to write to the US government and demand such action first thing Monday.

Stop crying like a baby here, ok?

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TaiShang said:

Chinese visitors to US may be included in social media checks
(China Daily) 15:38, February 18, 2017

The Trump administration is proposing to include Chinese holders of long-term US business and visitor visas traveling to the US to disclose what social media platforms they use, according to the website Politico.

A traveler would be asked online to identify the platforms. Answering the question would be "optional," US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said in a notice set for publication on Feb 21 in the Federal Register. Those who don't want to answer will have their travel requests processed "without a negative interpretation or inference," the notice said.

The initial iteration of the program to collect social media handles asked travelers about profiles on sites like Facebook, Google+, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. However, residents of China tend to use other social media platforms.

A CBP spokeswoman had no immediate comment on whether Chinese social media platforms would be included, Politico said.

The move to cover Chinese visitors in the social-media-focused screening comes as Trump administration officials review steps to vet foreigners seeking to enter the US, including asking for social media passwords, Politico said.

It said that the Obama administration used a similar, voluntary, social-media screening effort late last year for travelers eligible to enter the US through the Visa Waiver Program, which includes many European countries and other highly-developed nations.

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TaiShang said:

Chinese visitors to US may be included in social media checks
(China Daily) 15:38, February 18, 2017

The Trump administration is proposing to include Chinese holders of long-term US business and visitor visas traveling to the US to disclose what social media platforms they use, according to the website Politico.

A traveler would be asked online to identify the platforms. Answering the question would be "optional," US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said in a notice set for publication on Feb 21 in the Federal Register. Those who don't want to answer will have their travel requests processed "without a negative interpretation or inference," the notice said.

The initial iteration of the program to collect social media handles asked travelers about profiles on sites like Facebook, Google+, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. However, residents of China tend to use other social media platforms.

A CBP spokeswoman had no immediate comment on whether Chinese social media platforms would be included, Politico said.

The move to cover Chinese visitors in the social-media-focused screening comes as Trump administration officials review steps to vet foreigners seeking to enter the US, including asking for social media passwords, Politico said.

It said that the Obama administration used a similar, voluntary, social-media screening effort late last year for travelers eligible to enter the US through the Visa Waiver Program, which includes many European countries and other highly-developed nations.

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long_ said:

It seems I can't enter the United States because I speak ill of the American government.

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ahojunk said:

If you plan to visit America, there are certain cities to avoid. Some cities are run down such as Detroit, part of it is like a "ghost city" with wanton destruction. Parts of Broward and Miami-Dade counties in Florida are run down due to poverty and not safe. To get a feel of the various cities, see this link
http://247wallst.com/special-report/2016/11/01/americas-25-murder-capitals/2/

Thirty years ago, US was a great country but the banking cabal elites has been leeching the country dry. I feel sorry for my American friends as US wasn't like this 30 years ago. However, most (non-urban) parts of the mid-west and north-west are still okay to visit.

Instead of visiting US, how about visiting Australia. Australia is a great place to visit. We are "near" to China. We have nice seafood, fresh air, good environment. We also have kangaroos and koalas. Moreover, you don't have to declare your preferred social media platforms.

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