Colleges would struggle without Chinese students, says Trump

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American colleges ‘would struggle’ without Chinese students, says U.S. President Donald Trump, as he backs allowing 600,000 to study in the country. The move received backlash from his base.

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00:00U.S. President Donald Trump says American colleges would struggle without Chinese students,

00:05as he begs allowing 600,000 to study in the country amid trade talks with Beijing.

00:11He asks that the students are vital for both education and trade,

00:15and their presence helps strengthen cooperation with China,

00:19though the plan has drawn some backlash from his base.

00:22At a White House cabinet meeting, he described a ban on Chinese students as insulting and harmful to academic institutions.

00:33He noted that top universities might endure, but smaller colleges could collapse without international enrolment.

00:40However, Trump stressed that strict vetting would remain in place despite the proposal.

00:45In response, China expressed hope that the U.S. would fulfil Trump's pledge to welcome Chinese students.

00:50Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said

00:54the U.S. must cease unprovoked harassment, interrogation and deportation of Chinese students.

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