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Beijing Accuses US of Holding Chinese Students in ‘Small, Dark Rooms’ for over 70 Hours

Beijing reports over 5,000 Chinese students faced visa denial or deportation by US authorities from 2021 to 2024 amid claims of politically motivated enforcement.

A spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry hit out at what she described as the "discriminatory and politically motivated" treatment of Chinese nationals arriving at the border.

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The Chinese government has harshly criticized the United States for its treatment of Chinese students entering the country, accusing Washington of "discriminatory and politically motivated" practices. According to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, during a press conference, the students were subjected to prolonged interrogations in "small, dark rooms" for over 70 hours, violating their rights. Mao denounced that "the United States …

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South China Morning Post broke the news in Hong Kong on Friday, August 22, 2025.
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