Republicans propose banning Chinese nationals from US education

A group of Republican lawmakers in the US House has introduced a bill to ban Chinese nationals from studying in American schools, citing national security concerns. The legislation could restrict visas for Chinese students. The bill, led by Representative Riley Moore, claims that allowing Chinese students access to US education invites espionage and threats to national security. Critics argue that the proposal unfairly targets individuals based on nationality. Currently, over 277,000 Chinese students are enrolled in US universities, making up a significant portion of international students. However, the number of Chinese students has been declining, and some states have already enacted restrictions on hiring Chinese students for academic positions.