Hey there! Have you ever met a friend from another country at school or online? Pretty cool, right? 🌟 Learning from friends around the world helps us understand different cultures and come up with awesome new ideas!
But did you know that recently, some people in the United States want to stop students from China from studying there? 😕 They think it’s a good idea, but let’s see why it might actually be a problem for everyone.
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work 💡
Think about your favorite inventions or cool gadgets. Chances are, people from all over the world worked together to create them! In the U.S., many Chinese students help make big advances in technology, like artificial intelligence (AI) and computer chips. These are the building blocks for things like smartphones, robots, and even video games! 🎮
If Chinese students can’t study in the U.S., it could slow down how quickly new and exciting technologies are developed. That means fewer cool gadgets and solutions to big problems. 😔
Schools and Jobs Need Friends from Everywhere 🏫
Did you know that international students help schools stay open and create jobs? When students from other countries, like China, come to study, they pay for tuition, housing, and food. This money helps schools buy books, computers, and pay teachers. It also creates jobs in the community! 💰
If fewer students come to study, schools might have less money for clubs, sports, and fun activities. Nobody wants that! 😮
Making Friends Around the World 🌍
Meeting people from different places helps us learn new languages, try new foods, and understand different cultures. It’s like having a pen pal but in real life! 📬
When students from the U.S. and China hang out together, they build friendships that can last a lifetime. These friendships help make the world a friendlier place. If we stop students from coming, we miss out on making new friends. That’s a bummer! 🤗
Listening to the Helpers 🗣️
Many smart people think stopping Chinese students is not a good idea. They say it won’t just hurt the students but everyone else too. It’s like canceling a big party because of a small problem. 🎉❌
Gary Locke, who used to be the U.S. ambassador to China, said that shutting the door on Chinese students makes the U.S. less awesome at science and technology. And we all love science and tech, right? 🧪🚀
Let’s Keep the Doors Open! 🚪
So, what’s the big idea? If we keep welcoming students from China and other countries, we can learn from each other, invent cool things, and make the world a better place. 🌈
Next time you meet someone from another country, say hello! You never know what you might learn or how you might change the world together. 🌟
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
