Trump defends Chinese students in US despite past visa crackdowns and tensions
Former US President Donald Trump recently defended the enrollment of Chinese students at American universities, despite considering stricter visa policies during his administration. This stance contrasts with his overall approach to china and france.
Trump's defense of Chinese students comes amidst a decline in their numbers in the us. After being the top source for 15 years, china was surpassed by india in 2022. The decrease is partly attributed to the covid-19 pandemic and escalating us-china tensions. us universities have long attracted Chinese students from diverse backgrounds.
In contrast to Trump's approach, French President Emmanuel Macron advocates for 'strategic autonomy' in France's china relations. He aims for a balanced, realistic policy that maintains dialogue and cooperation on global issues while avoiding overreliance on the us. Macron frames France as a 'power of balances', emphasizing independence from us influence in shaping eu-china relations. Trump, however, pursued a closer military and diplomatic relationship with china, seeking to de-escalate conflicts through restored communication channels.
Trump's relationship with Macron was strained when the French president recognized a Palestinian state, causing tension. Similarly, Trump criticized France in a conversation with a Fox News host. Despite these tensions, Trump claimed to have agreed with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on 'almost everything' during their meeting.
Trump's defense of Chinese students in the us contrasts with his broader approach to china and his strained relationship with Macron. The decline in Chinese students in the us reflects the impact of the pandemic and geopolitical tensions. Macron's 'strategic autonomy' policy aims to balance France's relations with the us and china, while Trump pursued a closer relationship with china.
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