Although the likelihood of the bill’s passage remains low, the proposal sends a chilling message to Chinese students, with some bracing for disruption to their academic futures and coming up with backup plans. The bill targets all Chinese nationals regardless of the student’s field or level of study. Representative Riley Moore of West Virginia, the…
Republicans in the US House of Representatives plan to introduce a bill on Friday to block Chinese citizens from getting student visas, citing their potential to serve as spies for Beijing, and adding fresh fuel to a debate about attracting needed foreign talent while addressing national security concerns. Representative Riley Moore of West Virginia, a…
On Thursday, 200 Chinese nationals rescued from online scam centres in Myanmar were repatriated to China, while hundreds more are expected to arrive in China in the coming days, according to Beijing’s Ministry of Public Security. The repatriation operation came after a flurry of visits to Thailand and Myanmar by Liu Zhongyi, China’s assistant minister…
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has demanded a full investigation after a passenger jet and a US Army helicopter collided on Wednesday night in Washington killing 67 people, including two Chinese nationals. In a statement on Friday, the ministry expressed its “deepest condolences to all the victims and sympathies to the bereaved families”. “Two Chinese…
China and Thailand have pledged to jointly crack down on dozens of cyber scam gangs in Myanmar and related human trafficking, including setting up at least one coordination centre, according to Thai media reports. This comes as a delegation from China’s Ministry of Public Security, led by assistant minister Liu Zhongyi, continues its visit to…
WASHINGTON, – China said on Monday it is willing to repatriate confirmed Chinese nationals from the United States, as U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs and sanctions on some countries if they do not cooperate on accepting deportees. China signals willingness to repatriate confirmed Chinese nationals from the US In recent months, U.S. Immigration…
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China is monitoring developments in Syria closely and hopes the country returns to stability soon, the foreign ministry in Beijing said on Sunday after Syrian rebels declared the end of the Bashar al-Assad regime. “We urge relevant parties in Syria to take firm measures to ensure the safety of Chinese organisations and personnel in Syria,”…
As TikTok continues its meteoric rise towards global domination, another Chinese app is quietly capturing attention in Malaysia. Xiaohongshu – or “Little Red Book” – may have its roots in e-commerce, but it is reshaping how young, Mandarin-speaking Malaysians connect with both their roots and the broader world. With more than 2.5 million users, the…