The latest BS requirement in this trend at my Chinese contract job is the requirement of USA passport (only USA) holders to have a face to face interview with the Police Chief in order to renew your working/resident visa.
wow, that must get tedious pretty damn quick ... but considering the US government's military aggression towards China and the constant hypocritical bitching about currency manipulation, it's not really a big surprise is it?
I'm sure you're aware of the reception Chinese passport holders endure at American airports. And Washington's relentless sermons on free trade doctrine
... it'd be a bit weak if there weren't some token obstacles wouldn't it?