Spokesperson's Remarks｜U.S. should not take discriminatory and restrictive measures against Chinese students

The U.S. should not take discriminatory and restrictive measures against Chinese students, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press conference in Beijing on Thursday.

It was reported that Chairman of the U.S. House "Select Committee on the CCP" John Moolenaar sent letters to presidents of six U.S. universities on March 19, requesting information on details regarding the enrollment of Chinese national students to be submitted before April 1, claiming that China has embedded researchers in leading U.S. institutions, providing them direct exposure to sensitive technologies with dual-use military applications. If left unaddressed, this trend will continue to displace American talent, compromise research integrity, and fuel China's technological ambitions at U.S. expense, he added.

Mao noted that Chinese students account for about a quarter of international students in the U.S. Education cooperation not only expands student exchange and deepens mutual understanding between Chinese and Americans, but also contributes to America's economic prosperity and scientific and technological progress. Both sides have benefited from such cooperation. 

"We urge the U.S. to stop brandishing national security as a false pretext and protect the legitimate and lawful rights and interests of Chinese students in the U.S." Mao said. (By Ma Ziqian/China Youth Daily)