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‘Deport Xi Jinping's daughter': Who is Xi Mingze, who studied at Harvard?
As tensions rise between the US and China over student visas, the spotlight has turned to Chinese President Xi Jinping's daughter, Xi Mingze, a Harvard student who reportedly lives in Massachusetts under heavy security. Far-right Maga activist Laura Loomer has demanded that Mingze be deported read more Xi Mingze, the only daughter of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Peng Liyuan, has studied at Harvard University under a false name. Image courtesy: X As tensions flare up between the US and China over student visa restrictions, the spotlight has turned to Xi Mingze, the daughter of Chinese President Xi Jinping, following claims that she is living in Massachusetts under heavy security. Earlier this week, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Washington would begin 'aggressively' revoking visas of Chinese students who are considered national security threats. With stricter background checks and tougher rules expected to follow, many are now asking, will the daughter of China's most powerful leader not be spared? STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Here's a closer look. But first, who is Xi Mingze? Xi Mingze, the only daughter of Chinese President Xi Jinping , and Peng Liyuan, has remained intensely private and has kept most details of her life shrouded in secrecy. Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan. File image/ AFP She studied under a false name at Harvard University from 2010 to 2014, majoring in psychology, after previously attending Zhejiang University and the Hangzhou Foreign Language School, studying French. Though she reportedly returned to China after graduation, unverified reports suggest she may have resumed graduate studies at Harvard in 2019. The same year, a technician, Niu Tengyu, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for allegedly leaking her ID card details on a website ( though activists claim he was wrongly targeted. Chinese authorities have consistently censored information about her, and her current location, career, and personal life remain unconfirmed. However, persistent speculation places her in Massachusetts, likely under the Chinese government's protection. Will Xi's daughter be deported by Trump? Speculation around Xi Mingze's fate under the US's new visa policy has gained momentum ever since far-right activist Laura Loomer took to social media demanding her deportation. 'LET'S GO! DEPORT XI JINPING'S DAUGHTER! She lives in Massachusetts and went to Harvard!' Loomer wrote in a tweet. She also claimed, 'Sources tell me PLA guards from the CCP provide her with private security on US soil in Massachusetts!' Loomer went a step further, announcing she plans to confront Xi Mingze on camera. She said she intends to question her about her father's policies, adding, 'Communists don't belong in our country.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD LET'S GO! DEPORT XI JINPING'S DAUGHTER! She lives in Massachusetts and went to Harvard! Sources tell me PLA guards from the CCP provide her with private security on US soil in Massachusetts! @marcorubio — Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) May 28, 2025 Her remarks came just days after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed a new policy aimed at Chinese nationals, particularly students with alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), or those studying sensitive subjects like artificial intelligence, defence tech, or robotics. Rubio said that the administration will also revise visa criteria to enhance checks of all future applications from the People's Republic of China and Hong Kong. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD For years, China has been the largest source of international students in the US. But rising political tensions, along with the pandemic, have caused those numbers to drop significantly. Now, with this new policy in place, a lot will depend on how the State Department and Homeland Security choose to enforce it. Around 280,000 Chinese students are currently enrolled in American high schools, colleges, and graduate programmes, making up nearly a quarter of all foreign students in the country. The broader the criteria, the more students could be affected. China responds to the US' latest visa move Beijing didn't take long to react. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning strongly criticised the visa crackdown , calling it 'politically motivated' and accusing the US of using ideology as a weapon under the pretext of national security. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, she said the move was an 'unreasonable decision' that 'seriously harms the lawful rights and interests of Chinese students and disrupts people-to-people exchanges between us.' She further added, 'The US decision to revoke visas is entirely groundless. It harms the legitimate rights of Chinese students and damages educational and cultural exchanges. China firmly opposes this move and has lodged an official protest.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD But why is Trump targeting Chinese students? At the core of the policy lies a growing concern within Washington: that China is using academic programmes as a way to access American research and technological advancements. Over the years, Chinese students have become a major presence in US universities, especially in STEM programmes. While this exchange has brought benefits to American institutions and industries, the Trump camp now sees it as a vulnerability. Trump argues that Chinese government exploits these student exchanges to collect sensitive information and boost its military and tech sectors. Image for Representation. Reuters They argue that the Chinese government exploits these student exchanges to collect sensitive information and boost its military and tech sectors. In fact, back during Trump's first term, the administration issued a Presidential Proclamation warning that 'The PRC's (People's Republic of China) acquisition of sensitive United States technologies and intellectual property to modernise its military is a threat to our Nation…' It further stated that PRC authorities 'use some Chinese students, mostly post‑graduate students and post-doctorate researchers, to operate as non-traditional collectors of intellectual property.' Those with ties to the People's Liberation Army (PLA), the military arm of the CCP, were labelled as 'high risk.' But will the Chinese President's daughter be caught in the crosshairs of this sweeping policy? Only time will tell. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD With input from agencies
News18
a day ago
- Politics
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Laura Loomer Calls For Xi Jinping's Daughter's Deportation From US Amid Student Visa Row
Last Updated: Spotlight turned to Xi Mingze, the daughter of Jinping after Loomer claimed that she is living in Massachusetts under heavy security. American far-right MAGA activist Laura Loomer has called for the deportation of Chinese President Xi Jinping's daughter following US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's announcement that the United States will begin 'aggressively" revoking visas of Chinese students. 'The US will begin revoking visas of Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields," Rubio said in a post on X. Rubio added that the State Department will revise visa criteria to impose stricter scrutiny on all future applications from China and Hong Kong. Spotlight turned to Xi Mingze, the daughter of Jinping after Loomer claimed that she is living in Massachusetts under heavy security. 'LET'S GO! DEPORT XI JINPING'S DAUGHTER! She lives in Massachusetts and went to Harvard! Sources tell me PLA guards from the CCP provide her with private security on US soil in Massachusetts!" she said on X. Loomer declared that she intended to question Xi Mingze about her father's policies, saying, 'Communists don't belong in our country." Xi Mingze has remained intensely private, with most details of her life shrouded in secrecy. She studied under a false name at Harvard University from 2010 to 2014, majoring in psychology, after previously attending Zhejiang University and the Hangzhou Foreign Language School. Who Is Laura Loomer? The 31-year-old Loomer first shot to the limelight through her far-right activism, putting forth her controversial views on Islam and her incendiary statements. According to Firstpost, Loomer ran for US Congress in Florida's 21st district in 2020, winning the Republican primary. However, she lost the general election to Democrat Lois Frankel and her subsequent bid in 2022 too was unsuccessful. China swiftly condemned the US government's visa crackdown as Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning labeled the move 'politically motivated" and accused Washington of weaponizing ideology under the guise of national security. 'The US decision to revoke visas is entirely groundless. It harms the legitimate rights of Chinese students and damages educational and cultural exchanges. China firmly opposes this move and has lodged an official protest," Mao Ning said. International students – India and China together accounting for 54% of them – contributed more than $50 billion to the US economy in 2023, according to the US Department of Commerce. The Trump administration has broadened social media screening for foreign students and is pushing to increase deportations and revoke student visas as part of its broader hardline immigration strategy. First Published: May 30, 2025, 17:04 IST
News18
2 days ago
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Secret Life Of Xi Jinping's Harvard-Educated Daughter In US Draws Scrutiny: Who Is Xi Mingze?
Last Updated: Xi Mingze has remained intensely private, with most details of her life shrouded in secrecy. Spotlight turned to Xi Mingze, the daughter of Chinese President Xi Jinping, following claims that she is living in Massachusetts under heavy security, as tensions flare between the United States and China over student visa restrictions. The renewed attention comes after far-right activist Laura Loomer announced plans to confront Xi Mingze on camera. Laura Loomer declared that she intended to question Xi Mingze about her father's policies, saying, 'Communists don't belong in our country." Her statement ignited controversy and drew attention to Xi Mingze's presence in the US—a claim that has circulated for years without official confirmation from either Washington or Beijing. New Visa Crackdown Adds Fuel To The Fire Laura Loomer's remarks coincided with a new US policy targeting Chinese nationals, particularly students linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) or enrolled in sensitive fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and defense technologies. This comes as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Washington would begin revoking visas for Chinese students deemed security risks. Tighter background checks and additional restrictions are also being applied to applicants from China and Hong Kong. Who Is Xi Mingze? Xi Mingze has remained intensely private, with most details of her life shrouded in secrecy. She studied under a false name at Harvard University from 2010 to 2014, majoring in psychology, after previously attending Zhejiang University and the Hangzhou Foreign Language School. Though she reportedly returned to China after graduation, unverified reports suggest she may have resumed graduate studies at Harvard in 2019. Chinese authorities have consistently censored information about her, and her current location, career, and personal life remain unconfirmed. However, persistent speculation places her in Massachusetts, likely under government protection. China swiftly condemned the US government's visa crackdown as Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning labeled the move 'politically motivated" and accused Washington of weaponizing ideology under the guise of national security. 'The US decision to revoke visas is entirely groundless. It harms the legitimate rights of Chinese students and damages educational and cultural exchanges. China firmly opposes this move and has lodged an official protest," Mao Ning said. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 30, 2025, 10:11 IST
India.com
2 days ago
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- India.com
Who Is Xi Jinping's daughter and where is she living? Check her educational qualifications and other details here
American far-right MAGA activist Laura Loomer has stirred controversy after claiming she plans to confront the daughter of Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is reportedly living in Massachusetts under heavy security. According to Loomer, she wants to question her on camera about her father and China's policies, stating, 'Communists don't belong in our country.' Her remarks come just as the U.S. government has announced a major policy shift targeting Chinese nationals studying in America. Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed on Wednesday that the U.S. will begin revoking visas for certain Chinese students. The new policy will focus on individuals with ties to the Chinese Communist Party or those pursuing studies in sensitive academic fields. Visa guidelines for applicants from China and Hong Kong are also being tightened, with additional background checks and scrutiny to be applied. We did it you guys. The media is finally talking about how Xi JinPing's daughter went to Harvard. When is she getting deported? She lives in Massachusetts where she's protected by PLA guards. Maybe I should confront her on video. Communists don't belong in our country. I… — Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) May 29, 2025 About Xi Mingze President Xi's daughter, Xi Mingze, has long kept a low profile. She began studying at Harvard University in 2010 under a false name, after earlier attending Zhejiang University and the Hangzhou Foreign Language School. She completed her undergraduate degree in psychology in 2014 and reportedly returned to China. However, there have been unconfirmed reports that she may have resumed her studies at Harvard around 2019 for a graduate program. Xi Mingze has remained out of the public eye for years. Her low profile is widely believed to be a deliberate strategy by the Chinese government to shield her from media attention and international scrutiny. Back in 2019, a Chinese IT technician named Niu Tengyu was handed a 14-year prison sentence for allegedly leaking Xi Mingze's personal identification information on the website . Human rights groups and activists, however, have claimed that Niu was falsely accused and made a scapegoat. In 2022, U.S. Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler claimed that Xi Mingze was residing in the United States, though there has been no official confirmation about her current location whether she remains in the U.S. or returned to China. Very little is known about her personal life, including her relationship or marital status. Beijing Slams U.S. Over Student Visa Revocations China has condemned the U.S. government's recent move to tighten visa rules for Chinese students, calling the decision 'unjustified' and politically motivated. The criticism follows heightened scrutiny of Chinese nationals studying in America, particularly those linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) or involved in sensitive academic fields. Speaking on Thursday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said, 'The U.S. decision to revoke visas is entirely groundless. It misuses ideology and national security concerns as an excuse.' She added that the policy harms the legal rights of Chinese students and disrupts educational and cultural exchanges between the two nations. 'China firmly opposes this move and has officially lodged a protest with the U.S.,' she stated.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Who is Xi Jinping's daughter Xi Mingze? Will she be deported out of US?
Xi Jinping's daughter reportedly lives in Massachusetts though nothing about her is known. MAGA activist Laura Loomer threatened that she will confront Chinese president Xi Jinping 's daughter who lives in Massachusetts, protected by PLA guards. "Communists don't belong in our country. I think I'm going to confront her on video and ask her about her father," Laura Loomer said as US announced a major crackdown on Chinese students. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that the US will begin revoking visas of Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese Commuist Party or studying in critical fields. Rubio said that the visa criteria for China and Hong Kong will be revised and some strict scrutiny will be imposed. Xi Jinping's daughter studied I Harvard in 2010 under a pseudonym. Xi Mingze studied French at Hangzhou Foreign Language School (2006–2008) and briefly attended Zhejiang University before enrolling at Harvard University in 2010 under a pseudonym. She graduated in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and reportedly returned to Beijing. There are unverified claims that she returned to Harvard for graduate studies in 2019. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software Esseps Learn More Undo Xi Mingze's low profile is a deliberate CCP strategy to shield her from scrutiny. In 2019, a technician, Niu Tengyu was sentenced to 14 years in prison for allegedly leaking her ID card details on a website ( though activists claim he was wrongly targeted. In 2022, US epresentative Vicky Hartzler claimed Xi Mingze was living in the US though there is no confirmation on whether she lives in the US or China. Nothing is known about her personal life, marital status. China strongly objected to the decision and said it is unjustified. 'The US decision to revoke Chinese student visas is fully unjustified. It uses ideology and national security as pretext,' Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Thursday. 'It seriously hurts the lawful rights and interests of international students from China and disrupts people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.' 'China firmly opposes it and has protested to the US over the decision,' she added.
