China Urges US to Welcome Chinese Students as Diplomatic Talks Resume
China Criticizes US Harassment of Chinese Students, Highlights Trump’s Commitment to Increased Student Exchanges
BEIJING — China has criticized the United States over the treatment of Chinese students at its borders, urging Washington to honor President Donald Trump’s commitment to welcoming a large number of Chinese students into the country. The comments came as the two nations resumed diplomatic talks to address ongoing tensions.
“We hope the US will follow through on President Trump’s promise to welcome Chinese students, stop groundless harassment, interrogation, or deportation of them, and sincerely protect their legitimate rights,” said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun during a regular press briefing on August 27.
“Educational exchanges play a crucial role in fostering interaction and understanding among peoples worldwide,” Guo added.
President Trump recently stated that the US would allow 600,000 Chinese students into the country, calling it “very important.” This figure would more than double the approximately 277,000 Chinese students enrolled in US institutions during the 2023-2024 academic year, according to the Institute of International Education.
Earlier this year, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced plans to aggressively revoke visas for Chinese students suspected of having ties to China’s ruling Communist Party or those studying in sensitive fields. Trump later downplayed Rubio’s remarks, but the controversy unsettled many Chinese students preparing to study in the US.
China has accused US officials of unfairly targeting Chinese students. On August 25, the Chinese embassy in Washington warned students to be cautious upon arrival at Houston airport, alleging “unwarranted interrogation and harassment” by customs officers. The US Department of Homeland Security denied these claims, stating race was not a factor in border issues, as reported by Newsweek.
This diplomatic exchange occurs as China prepares to send Vice-Commerce Minister Li Chenggang to Washington for further discussions.
The two largest economies in the world are currently under a 90-day truce in their ongoing disputes over trade, technology, fentanyl, and oil purchases, hoping to ease tensions and find common ground.
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