The Chinese Foreign Ministry has expressed concern over multiple incidents of unwarranted interrogation faced by Chinese students, company employees, and other personnel upon entering the United States. The ministry has lodged solemn representations with the U.S. government in response to these incidents.

According to the ministry, Chinese individuals have been subjected to thorough inspections of their electronic devices and even denied entry and deported back to China. In January, several Chinese students were interrogated and harassed at Washington Dulles International Airport, resulting in their visas being revoked and deportation.

The Chinese Embassy in the U.S. has reported that students studying abroad through the China Scholarship Council and postgraduates or PhD candidates in science and engineering majors are at high risk of being subjected to unwarranted interrogations, known as secondary inspections.

In March, the Washington Post published a report highlighting the experiences of six Chinese students and two visiting scholars who were unreasonably harassed, interrogated, and deported without just cause.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has urged individuals planning to travel to the U.S. to be aware of potential unexpected situations and to contact the Chinese embassy or consulates in the U.S. if they require assistance.