Will China travel hurt US students’ careers? FBI battles fears as talent pipeline stalls

Oct 28, 2026, 12:56 AM· 1 hour ago· Original: EN

An American student considering studying in China attended a briefing with a senior FBI official at a Washington think tank last month to address her concerns about whether such an experience could jeopardise her prospects for a career in the federal government. The official’s message: travelling to China would not automatically disqualify her. She welcomed the clarification but said she wasn’t “completely reassured”. “I’m still wondering if it’s a good idea to go,” said the student, who...

Will China travel hurt American students’ careers? FBI battles fears as talent pipeline stalls

US students and educators say concerns about future security clearances are discouraging some young Americans from studying in China

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She welcomed the clarification but said she wasn’t “completely reassured”.

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