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China promptly condemned the new measures, with its foreign ministry promising to "firmly safeguard" the rights of its students abroad. Many Chinese-born researchers in the U.S. voiced concern that these policies could be self-defeating, arguing that open academic exchange has historically positioned the U.S. as a leader in scientific innovation.
Furthermore, the decline in Chinese student enrollment signals a shift: last year, enrollment fell significantly from the peaks of 2019, as visa restrictions, diplomatic tensions, and global pandemics deter students from choosing American institutions.