Core Points - The U.S. Embassy in China has announced that due to unresolved funding issues, regular updates will not be provided until full operations resume, except for urgent safety and security information [1][4][5] - Scheduled passport and visa services in the U.S. and at U.S. embassies and consulates overseas will continue during the funding lapse as circumstances allow [4][5] Government Shutdown Impact - The U.S. federal government has been in a shutdown since October 1, lasting over a week, with no signs of compromise between the Democratic and Republican parties [6] - The Senate has voted five times in seven days, but no funding bills have passed, while the House has decided to recess until October 14 to discuss new proposals [6] - According to estimates from the White House Council of Economic Advisers, the U.S. economy loses $15 billion for each week of government shutdown [6]