China expert Gordon Chang sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s declaration this week that he would let 600,000 Chinese students attend American universities, warning that such a move would jeopardize U.S. security and limit opportunities for American students.

In a Wednesday appearance on Newsmax, Chang said admitting such a large number of Chinese is “totally wrong” and would hurt American students competing for limited university spots, especially in key disciplines.

“Every slot for a Chinese student is one fewer for an American,” Chang said on “Finnerty.” “And let’s remember, the Chinese are taking slots for STEM topics — science, technology, engineering, mathematics. That’s exactly where we want American students to study.”

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