But he added that the US does need more Chinese students, too — just not in STEM.
AdvertisementHe also cited security concerns about letting Chinese students access sensitive technology.
But even now, Chinese students say that they have been facing extra scrutiny while entering the US.
The Washington Post, citing online discussion forums, reported in March that Chinese students were questioned for hours at US border controls, or had their visas canceled without valid reasons.
In April, the Senate passed a bill that, if signed into law by President Joe Biden, will force Chinese tech company Bytedance to sell video site TikTok.
Persons:
—, Kurt Campbell, Campbell, There's, Trump, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Campbell didn't
Organizations:
Service, of Foreign Relations, Business, Trump, China Initiative, Department of Justice, Washington, Institute of International Education, American, Apple, Counterpoint Research, Huawei
Locations:
United States, China