China Condemns US Treatment of Students, Demands Action

Responding to reports of mistreatment of Chinese students entering the United States, including unwarranted interrogations, harassment, and deportations, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning addressed the issue on Friday. She stated that US authorities have recently engaged in discriminatory and politically motivated law enforcement targeting Chinese students.

Mao Ning detailed the alleged mistreatment, which includes unfair treatment, detention in isolated rooms, and prolonged interrogations. Some students have reportedly been held for over 70 hours and questioned on matters unrelated to their travel. Visas have been canceled under the guise of national security concerns, and entry has been denied in some instances.

The spokesperson emphasized that these actions violate the legitimate rights of Chinese citizens, disrupt normal people-to-people exchanges, and damage the environment for cultural and educational cooperation. Following each incident, China has lodged formal complaints with the US, expressing strong dissatisfaction and demanding a thorough investigation and correction of these actions.

Mao Ning highlighted the Chinese government's commitment to prioritizing its citizens. She urged the US to acknowledge the problem, take China's concerns seriously, and adhere to the US leader's stated welcome of Chinese students. The spokesperson called for an end to the groundless interrogations, harassment, and deportations of Chinese students and scholars, reiterating China's commitment to protecting the rights and interests of its citizens traveling to the US.