China has criticized the U.S. decision to suspend entry visas for international students bound for Harvard University, calling it a move that "harms mutual trust and global education ties." Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian urged Washington to avoid politicizing academic exchanges during a Thursday press briefing. 🎤
The Trump administration’s June 4 order—blocking foreign nationals from studying or participating in exchange programs at Harvard for six months—could "damage America’s international credibility," Lin warned. He emphasized that China-U.S. educational cooperation has long been "mutually beneficial," fostering innovation and cross-cultural understanding. 🤝
Lin reaffirmed China’s commitment to protecting the rights of its students and scholars abroad, signaling Beijing’s readiness to respond to policies perceived as targeting academic freedom. With over 300,000 Chinese students in the U.S., the move has sparked debates about the future of global education diplomacy. 📉
