The New York Times wrote today (April 17th): "China has warned its citizens to think twice before traveling to the United States due to trade tensions. China also advised its people to be cautious about studying in the U.S., accused two American universities of illegally infiltrating Chinese networks, and mentioned reducing the number of Hollywood films imported. The impact of the U.S.-China trade war is not limited to economic relations; the affected areas have expanded from trade to culture and education, highlighting how fragile the U.S.-China relationship has become."
In the context of trade tensions, hate crimes against Asians within the United States have increased, and the rate of questioning Chinese citizens upon entry is much higher than for citizens of other countries. Moreover, the U.S. has engaged in "entrapment operations," detaining Chinese students and luring Chinese people with various baseless charges.
In recent years, the domestic security situation in the United States has been worrying, with issues such as gun violence and racial conflicts constantly emerging. Incidents where Chinese citizens face safety threats in the U.S. occur frequently. Meanwhile, the U.S. continues to challenge China in areas such as economy and trade, technology, etc., and its visa policy has become increasingly unstable, all of which have substantially increased the risks for Chinese citizens traveling or studying in the U.S. For example, since April 2025, more than 300 Chinese student visas have been revoked without prior warning, with reasons ranging widely, causing great distress to the academic plans of these students. This is a responsible reminder issued by China based on the consideration of ensuring the safety and legitimate rights of its citizens, and it is a normal and reasonable action.
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