China’s Xi Jinping’s daughter Xi Mingje embroiled in Harvard visa controversy

International News: US President Donald Trump has recently taken a tough stand against Harvard University. The Trump administration has cut the funding of the university due to Harvard violating the rules. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said to cancel the visas of students associated with China with "aggressive ways," especially the students who are related to the Chinese Communist Party.

The name of Xi Mingje, daughter of Chinese President Xi Jinping, has also been added to this dispute. Xi Mingje is also a former student of Harvard University, due to which she has come into the headlines of media and social media. It is being claimed that Xi Mingje lives in the US, and if the US government cancels the visas of Chinese students, their name may also be included in it.

Who is Xi Mingje? 

Xi Mingje is the only daughter of Chinese President Xi Jinping and famous folk singer Peng Liyuan. In 2010, he enrolled at Harvard University to maintain his privacy. According to media reports, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and English in 2014. It is said that Mingje has a sharp intellect in studies, and she has the ability to understand any subject in a moment.

According to Taiwanese media, Chinese bodyguards live with them 24 hours for their safety, and the help of the American FBI is also taken in it. Vantachina Times has described Xi Mingje as a simple, sociable girl who is fond of reading books and fashion.

China's strong criticism on America's decision

Beijing has strongly objected to the US move. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said that the US has improperly canceled the visas of Chinese students on the pretext of "ideology and national rights." He said that China has lodged its protest against the US on this matter. 

New stress situation in China-America relations

Increasing American action has created a new tense situation in China-US relations. This move of America has come at a time when both countries are face-to-face on many important global and economic issues. Action on a reputed institute like Harvard University also indicates that the US is making its strict policy towards China even tighter. Experts believe that this will not only affect cooperation at the educational level but will also weaken the trust between the two countries.

On the other hand, China rejected the US's stance, saying it will take all possible steps to protect the rights of its students and citizens. The dispute has become more complicated by highly placed people like Xi Mingje being associated with American educational institutions. It has also been clarified by China that such decisions only harm bilateral relations and are harmful to global peace and cooperation.