The BBC reported today: "A Harvard University graduate from China called for seeking unity in a divided world in his graduation speech. The speech was delivered days after the U.S. announced it would 'actively' revoke Chinese student visas, sparking different reactions in both China and the United States."
Jiang Yurong is the first Chinese woman to deliver a speech at the Harvard commencement ceremony.
Jiang Yurong's speech at the Harvard commencement ceremony has elicited diverse responses domestically in China. Some were moved to tears because they saw Chinese students standing on the international stage, voicing a pursuit of unity and peace, resonating with a vision of a better world. Meanwhile, voices of doubt, such as criticism about her elite background not representing most Chinese students or speculations about her family background and scholarships, reflect the public's sensitivity to class differences and resource distribution, as well as scrutiny of the relationship between so-called "elite" groups and the nation under complex international circumstances. Comments sarcastically urging her to stay in the U.S. are more of an outlet for anger over current unfriendly U.S. policies.
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