The ministry of education in China warned students and academics Monday about studying in the United States, because of the trade war’s increasing tension.
The ministry urged students to “step up risk assessment and make corresponding preparations,” adding that, “For some time, some of the visas for Chinese students studying in the United States have been restricted, with the review period extended, the period of validity shortened and the refusal rate increased.”
The warning stems from the recent threat from President Trump of another round of tariffs on Chinese imports. The yearlong battle flared up again in May, the Hill reported. If no resolution is reached between the two countries, this could heavily affect the U.S. economy and Trump’s reelection chances.
Hu Xijin, the editor of the Global Times, tweeted the warning is a “response to recent series of discriminatory measures.”
Based on information I received, China will issue a warning on the risk of studying in the US. This warning is a response to recent series of discriminatory measures the US took against Chinese students and can also be seen as a response to the US-initiated trade war.
— Hu Xijin 胡锡进 (@HuXijin_GT)
June 3, 2019
About 360,000 Chinese nationals study in the U.S. and generate about $14 billion from tuition and other expenses, according to Reuters.
Trump fired off a tweet this morning attacking China for subsidizing its products. Xijin responded shortly after, urging Trump to “talk less about China.”
The statement added that the trade war has affected Chinese students in the U.S. and prevents some from “smoothly completing their studies.”
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