“Chinese Students Studying in the US Face Increasing Deportations, Netizens Advise Against Supporting CCP”
It appears that Chinese students studying in the United States are facing increasing deportations, as reports have surfaced of at least 10 students being refused entry and quickly sent back to China. This trend has garnered attention as many believe that it is a result of increasing tension between the two countries.
A recent article by “China Science News” highlighted the growing concerns of Chinese students who claim to have faced deportation from the United States in recent months. The students hope to raise public awareness about their experiences and serve as a warning to future international students aspiring to study in the United States.
Meng Fei (pseudonym), a doctoral student studying in the US, recently experienced deportation. Having just obtained a one-year F1 study visa in November, she was shocked to be quickly sent back to China upon arriving in the United States. Her subsequent appeal process is expected to take at least 6 months, impacting her progress in defending her doctoral degree.
Meng Fei is not the only student to face deportation. During her travels, she encountered 6 other students who had similar experiences at the airport, with their visas being revoked and being sent back to China. The shared experiences of these students suggest a concerning trend in the treatment of Chinese students in the US.
According to reports, the customs officers focused on examining the students’ mobile phones rather than their computers or luggage. This heightened scrutiny has raised concerns for many about the privacy and freedom of Chinese students studying in the US.
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the increasing deportations, alleging that dozens of Chinese people have been forcibly repatriated from the US each month. The Ministry accuses the US of politicizing and weaponizing academic research.
The United States justifies its actions under former President Trump’s Executive Order No. 10043, which aims to restrict specific students and scholars from obtaining F/J visas due to national security concerns. Despite claims that the order has only affected a very small number of people, the ongoing deportations raise questions about its impact on Chinese students in the US.
In response to these developments, netizens have advised against supporting the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and caution international students against being “pink,” a term used to describe those who show support for the CCP. The heated discussions among netizens reflect the increasing tensions between the US and China and the implications for Chinese students studying abroad.
As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the US-China relationship will impact the experiences of Chinese students studying in the United States in the future.