China Insider China Insider | Chinese Students in US Academia, Xi Jinping's Message to Zelensky, China After Communism Updates
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Sep 2, 2025 Explore the implications of the U.S. welcoming 600,000 Chinese students and the resulting national security concerns. Delve into the tensions faced by these students in academia and the historical context of their enrollment. Discover Xi Jinping's surprising message to President Zelensky on Ukraine's Independence Day and its geopolitical significance. Finally, hear insights from a report on China's potential future after the Communist Party, discussing strategies for stability and the global reaction to the findings.
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US Education Feeds Chinese Regime
- Miles Yu argues US universities have trained millions of Chinese students who largely return to strengthen the Chinese regime.
- He warns this one-sided academic exchange poses a national security threat to the United States.
Set Clear Conditions For Chinese Students
- Do restrict visas for Chinese students in sensitive STEM fields like quantum, AI, and cyber to protect national security.
- Do enforce reciprocity, require China to open its universities and prohibit government-controlled student groups on U.S. campuses.
CSSAs Controlled By Consulates
- Miles Yu recalls CSSAs on U.S. campuses being controlled by Chinese consulates and acting as informant networks.
- He shares that when he studied at UC Berkeley the CSSAs were tied to consulate addresses and intimidation followed.