BEIJING (Reuters) -China will safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of its overseas students and scholars, the foreign ministry said on Friday, responding to the Trump administration’s decision to block Harvard University from enrolling foreign students. U.S. actions will undoubtedly affect its image and credibility, said Mao Ning, spokesperson for the ministry, during a regular […]
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China pledges support for overseas students after Trump’s Harvard curb
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BEIJING (Reuters) -China will safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of its overseas students and scholars, the foreign ministry said on Friday, responding to the Trump administration’s decision to block Harvard University from enrolling foreign students.
U.S. actions will undoubtedly affect its image and credibility, said Mao Ning, spokesperson for the ministry, during a regular press briefing, adding that educational cooperation between China and the U.S. benefits both parties.
(Reporting by Liz Lee; Writing by Xiuhao Chen; Editing by Jacqueline Wong)