China News Service, May 30. The US White House government website issued a notice on the 29th of the United States, saying that some Chinese students and researchers will be banned from June 1st.
Earlier, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian pointed out that if the US government blatantly takes measures that harm the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese students studying in the United States, it will be naked political persecution and racial discrimination, which will seriously violate the human rights of Chinese students studying abroad.
The White House's official website called "Announcement on the Suspension of the Entry of Non-immigrant Status for Some International Students and Researchers of the People's Republic of China." Security and benefits ".
The announcement said that these people want to enter the United States through F visa or J visa to study or conduct research, will damage the interests of the United States, and their entry should be restricted. The order will take effect from midnight on June 1st, Eastern Daylight Time.
Earlier, on the issue of the Trump administration's consideration of canceling visas for thousands of Chinese graduate students, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a regular press conference on the 29th that American leaders have repeatedly welcomed Chinese students to study in the United States. When the two heads of state spoke on March 27, American leaders once again said: "The American people have great respect and love for the Chinese people. Chinese students are very important to the US education. The US will protect Chinese citizens in the United States, including Chinese students." Does the US intend to eat up words?
Zhao Lijian pointed out that China urges the United States to abide by the relevant commitments of American leaders, immediately stop using various excuses to unreasonably restrict and suppress Chinese students studying in the United States, and support Chinese students studying abroad to safeguard their legitimate rights and interests.
A number of American media pointed out that Chinese students are the largest group of overseas students in the United States, and American universities are expected to object to this.
Wendy Wolford, deputy dean of international affairs at Cornell University in the United States, issued a statement on behalf of the school on the 29th and expressed strong opposition to the US government's difficulties in sending Chinese students. She said: "Cornell University is stronger because of its outstanding Chinese students, outstanding Chinese researchers and dedicated Chinese alumni. The outstanding international student community is the education (environment) for future leaders and world citizens. An important component, cross-cultural understanding is becoming increasingly important for solving the major challenges facing humanity in today ’s world. We strongly advocate that Cornell students and students from all countries and regions, including mainland China, continue to be Researchers issue student (F) and scholar (J) visas and continue to issue temporary graduate work permits (OPTs). "