China: "US Denies Visas to Over 500 Chinese Students... An Act Destroying Cultural Exchange"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Eun-byeol] The Chinese government has strongly protested after some Chinese international students were denied U.S. visa issuance.

According to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 6th, the United States recently refused to issue visas to over 500 Chinese international students, citing non-compliance with Presidential Proclamation 10043.

Presidential Proclamation 10043 is an order issued by former President Donald Trump in May last year, aimed at preventing China’s attempts to steal sensitive U.S. technology and intellectual property, and restricting the entry of certain Chinese students and researchers into the United States.

Zhao Lijian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said at a regular briefing that China has lodged a stern protest with the U.S. regarding the visa refusals for international students. He emphasized, "People-to-people exchanges are the foundation of China-U.S. relations, and academic education and scientific and technological exchanges are important parts of these exchanges," and criticized, "The visa restrictions are a continuation of the Trump administration’s bad practices."

He added, "This measure seriously harms the rights and interests of Chinese international students and destroys people-to-people exchanges and educational cooperation between the two countries," pointing out that "it is completely contrary to the ideals of openness and freedom that the U.S. claims to uphold." Furthermore, Zhao stressed, "The U.S. should not suppress Chinese international students under various pretexts," and "must protect their legitimate rights and interests and foster an atmosphere of cooperation."

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