特朗普又示好中国留学生？中方：敦促美方将表态落到实处

Core Viewpoint - The interest of Chinese students in studying in the United States is declining due to various challenges and discriminatory practices faced by them [1][2][3]. Group 1: Impact on International Students - The recent application season has seen a significant drop in the interest of international students, particularly from China, due to factors such as federal funding cuts, visa interview suspensions, and social media scrutiny [2]. - A survey by the National Association of Foreign Student Advisers (NAFSA) predicts a 30% to 40% decrease in international student enrollment for the upcoming fall semester, leading to an estimated economic loss of $7 billion and over 60,000 jobs [2]. - Discriminatory practices by U.S. authorities, including prolonged questioning and visa cancellations, have been reported, severely affecting the rights of Chinese students [2][3]. Group 2: Economic Contributions - According to the Institute of International Education (IIE) and the U.S. Department of State, there are 277,000 Chinese students in U.S. universities, accounting for 24.5% of the total 1.13 million international students [4]. - The education services exported to China contribute significantly to the U.S. economy, with $14.4 billion generated from Chinese students, supporting over 143,000 jobs [4][5]. - California and New York are the largest beneficiaries, each receiving over $2 billion in education export revenue from Chinese students [5]. Group 3: Innovation and Talent - International students play a crucial role in U.S. technological innovation, with 55% of U.S. startups valued over $1 billion founded by immigrants [6]. - Since 2000, over 50,000 Chinese PhD graduates in science and mathematics have remained in the U.S., contributing to startups valued at $100 billion, including 21 unicorns [6]. - The potential loss of international students poses a substantial threat to the talent ecosystem in the U.S., impacting its competitiveness in the global higher education landscape [6].