Chinese students hit by US visa rejections amid tension

[TexasTowelie]

After a semester online, Wang Ziwei looked forward to meeting classmates who are returning to campus at Washington University in St. Louis. But the 23-year-old finance student said the U.S. revoked his student visa on security grounds.

Wang is among at least 500 students the Chinese government says have been rejected under a policy issued by then-President Donald Trump to block Beijing from obtaining U.S. technology with possible military uses. Students argue it is applied too broadly and fume at what they say is an accusation they are spies.

“The whole thing is nonsense,” Wang said. “What do we finance students have to do with the military?”

The students join companies and individuals whose plans have been disrupted by U.S.-Chinese tension over technology and security, Beijing’s military buildup, the origins of the coronavirus, human rights and conflicting claims to the South China Sea and other territory.

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[MaryMagdaline]

1. I can't speak to the individuals in the article but in general

we should severely limit visas to students from hostile states. There is absolutely no need to share our universities with a country that is poaching our technology and pulling ahead in every respect EXCEPT education. Why share with them the last weapon they need to bury us?

[rockfordfile]

2. I agree

[4Q2u2]

4. Second

We also have more than enough Americans that could use a good education.

[Amishman]

6. Agreed, China has long abused all aspects of our visa programs for tech theft

The Chinese government is not our friend, and unfortunately some innocent Chinese will have to be denied some opportunities because of it. Keeping China at arm's length in all areas is something we need to do.

[Devil Child]

3. Good n/t

[David__77]

5. This is unfortunate.

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