China Calls for Fair Treatment Amid U.S. 'National Security' Scrutiny
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson urged the U.S. to halt discriminatory measures targeting Chinese students, citing concerns over recent requests by a U.S. House politician to six universities for details on these students. 🌏✨
Spokesperson Mao Ning stressed that Chinese students make up 25% of international learners in the U.S., contributing significantly to academic and economic growth. 💡“Educational cooperation builds bridges, not barriers,” she said, emphasizing mutual benefits and shared progress.
Reports reveal the U.S. politician’s letters cited vague “national security” grounds, sparking backlash from advocates of cross-cultural exchange. 📜 The call comes as U.S.-China academic ties face rising politicization, potentially impacting innovation and global talent flows.
Why It Matters
With nearly 300,000 Chinese students in the U.S., fair treatment is key to sustaining educational diplomacy. 🎓 Experts warn stigmatization risks harming Silicon Valley’s tech ecosystem, where Chinese graduates fuel breakthroughs. 🔬
