US Universities Under Scrutiny for Chinese Student Collaborations

A Congressional panel in the US has requested detailed information from six universities concerning Chinese students, citing national security risks related to embedded researchers accessing sensitive technology. In response, China calls for protection of these students, highlighting their benefits to US economic and technological sectors.

The Chinese government has called for the protection of its students in the United States amid growing scrutiny from a US Congressional panel. The panel requested extensive data from six major American universities regarding their Chinese student populations, citing potential national security threats.

China claims that its students contribute significantly to the US economy and its technological infrastructure. However, US lawmaker John Moolenaar argues that the Chinese Communist Party may be exploiting these educational exchanges to access sensitive technologies, thereby posing a risk to national security.

Affected institutions include Carnegie Mellon University, Stanford University, and others. The letter demands information on the students' funding sources, research participation, and educational backgrounds. Meanwhile, the University of Michigan has announced the termination of a partnership with a Chinese university, further complicating the scenario.

(With inputs from agencies.)