The Victor Davis Hanson Show More Students From China is a Bad Idea
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Sep 4, 2025 The discussion dives into Trump's controversial proposal to boost Chinese student enrollment in U.S. universities, raising serious national security concerns about espionage. It tackles the cultural impact of foreign students and challenges the idea that exposure to American values always creates acceptance. The conversation also weaves through a shocking incident in Scotland, critiques of current immigration policies, and broader implications of political shifts in California, all while questioning modern patriotism and societal morals.
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China Student Surge Risks National Security
- Victor warns expanding Chinese student enrollment raises espionage and R&D transfer risks.
- He argues China depends heavily on U.S. talent and should be used as leverage, even by banning admissions.
Stanford Espionage Examples
- Victor recounts Stanford cases: Chinese nationals pressured to report sensitive data.
- He mentions a PLA-affiliated psychologist visiting Stanford as evidence of campus penetration.
Use Admissions As Diplomatic Leverage
- Victor recommends using student admissions as leverage and considering a near-total ban when negotiating with Xi.
- He asserts cutting off admissions would meaningfully hurt Chinese military R&D access.
