
Why is Trump cracking down on Chinese students?
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Chinese Students and U.S. National Security Concerns
This chapter examines the U.S. government's apprehensions regarding Chinese students in American universities, focusing on issues of espionage and intellectual property theft amid rising national security concerns. While acknowledging isolated legal violations, the discussion emphasizes the positive contributions of these students to academia and the economy, and explores the implications of limiting their opportunities. The chapter also analyzes changing student migration patterns and their potential effects on U.S.-China relations.
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