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Chinese media criticizes US think tank report on student visas

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A report by the US-based Centre for Immigration Studies (CIS) has sparked criticism from Chinese media, which accuses the organization of politicizing education and recycling unsubstantiated claims about Chinese students posing security risks. The CIS report, analyzing US State Department data, indicated a significant drop in student visas issued to Chinese and Indian nationals, suggesting this could benefit American national security by reducing risks of technology transfer and espionage. Chinese state media, including the Global Times, countered that the visa decline is a result of US political actions rather than uncovered espionage, highlighting increased scrutiny and interview suspensions as contributing factors. AI

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Chinese media criticizes US think tank report on student visas

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Khushboo Razdan ·

    Chinese media hits back after US think tank hails 46% drop in Chinese student visas

    A dramatic drop in US student visas issued to Chinese and Indian nationals is the latest flashpoint in the debate over education and security after an American think tank framed the decline as a benefit for US students and national security. The report by the Washington-based Cen…

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