In past administrations, I would have defaulted to the position that there may be valid reasons to deny entry to a group of scholars from China, given China's history with spies in the USA. Now, however, I can't trust this administration at all, so I'm likely to side with the scholars until evidence is given for me to do the contrary.

[–] wheezy@lemmy.ml 13 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Really weird to think the "China bad" brain rot is only a thing to specifically mistrust during this admin. It's always been bull shit mate.

If China spies it's for the same Reason Cuba has or Iran has. The US is the one that invades other countries and fucks up trade routes for the entire world. I'd fucking spy on us too.

If XI would read my comment history; maybe he'd pay me enough to spy, that I can make rent next week.

[–] orc_princess@lemmy.ml 6 points 3 months ago

Stay safe comrade, times are tough

[–] doubtingtammy@lemmy.ml 11 points 3 months ago

The Biden administration was also terrorizing Chinese researchers to the point of suicide. https://www.npr.org/2026/03/04/nx-s1-5713640/family-sues-after-researchers-death-alleging-universitys-probe-led-to-suicide