Upended policies could serve as a catalyst for China to position itself as hub for global education, research and investment, experts say

Jason, a Chinese geology student studying at a university in the American Midwest, was stunned when he read the news.

“I could feel the hostility of the American government and voters toward China,” he said.

“I was angry and confused. I also could not believe language like that would appear in an official announcement from any civilised country.”

“We will also revise visa criteria to enhance scrutiny of all future visa applications from the People’s Republic of China and Hong Kong,” US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.