US to ban foreign officials over 'flagrant censorship' on social media

New policy could target officials regulating US tech companies

20250528N Rubio

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a new visa restriction policy would apply to foreign nationals responsible for censorship of protected expression. © Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The U.S. will impose visa bans on foreign nationals it deems to be censoring Americans, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday, and he suggested the new policy could target officials regulating U.S. tech companies.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored ContentThis content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.