In a throwback to the Cold War, America just banned romantic entanglements between government staff and locals in China—a blanket “no fraternization” rule that even ex-ambassador Nicholas Burns couldn’t resist setting.
Honeypot fears spark flying across cultures and instant trouble for anyone ignoring the new rule: break it off or pack up your desk. When Sino-U.S. tensions rise, it might just be a sign that trust (and Tinder swipes) are in short supply.
