The Chinese Embassy in the US has strongly criticized the US for what it views as excessive and biased treatment of Chinese citizens, particularly students, when entering or leaving the country. These actions have included hours-long interrogations in what has been described as a "small black room," leading to the deportation of hundreds of Chinese individuals, including students with valid visas and legal documents.
The embassy spokesperson highlighted cases where Chinese scholars and students were subjected to exceptionally long interrogations, detentions, and subsequent deportation after having their visas canceled, deeming these actions as a severe infringement on their rights and an impediment to normal cross-border travel between China and the US. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has also condemned the US for arbitrarily revoking visas, restricting entry, and forcibly deporting Chinese nationals without concrete evidence, which it believes has caused significant harm and hindered cultural and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
Despite agreements between the leaders of China and the US to promote people-to-people exchanges, recent incidents of mistreatment have raised concerns and criticisms from Chinese officials and experts. There are fears that such actions by the US could further damage the already fragile relations between the two countries and discourage Chinese researchers and students from visiting the US due to apprehensions about potential harassment and deportation. Observers hope that the US will heed China's warnings and refrain from actions that could exacerbate tensions and undermine the prospects for constructive bilateral relations.
5 Comments
Mariposa
Mistreatment of anyone, regardless of their nationality, is a violation of human rights. The US needs to correct these wrongdoings.
Rotfront
The US has every right to take measures to protect its citizens and national security, regardless of what the Chinese Embassy thinks.
Karamba
As a global leader, the US should set an example for fair treatment of all individuals, including those from China.
ZmeeLove
Maybe if China was more transparent about its intentions and activities, these issues wouldn't arise in the first place.
Noir Black
It's about time the US cracked down on visa fraud and illegal immigration, regardless of the country of origin.