China has doubled down on its demand for the U.S. to stop what it calls the 'unjustifiable harassment' of Chinese citizens, including students and scholars, at American airports. 🇨🇳 The message comes amid reports of escalating interrogations, visa cancellations, and deportations since 2021—with over 300 cases documented, according to Chinese officials.
🔍 Key incidents cited by Beijing:
A scholar was interrogated for 10 hours in a 'small black room' at Dulles Airport in December 2023, questioned about Communist Party membership, and banned from the U.S. indefinitely.
Another researcher was detained for 22 hours at San Francisco Airport in February 2024, facing 12 hours of interrogation before deportation.
70+ students reportedly deported despite having valid visas since July 2021.
Chinese officials claim even invited diplomats have faced 'unfair treatment,' calling these actions 'against the spirit' of agreements to boost cultural exchanges. ✊ The embassy has filed multiple formal complaints with U.S. agencies, including the State Department and Homeland Security.
🌉 ‘The U.S. is disturbing normal cross-border travel and betraying its own commitments,’ said a Chinese Embassy spokesperson, referencing a recent bilateral pledge to strengthen people-to-people ties. China vows to 'firmly uphold' citizens' rights amid the tensions.
