Beijing: Beijing on Monday urged the US to halt targeting Chinese students and scholars. Beijing's reaction came amid deepening US scrutiny of Chinese citizens studying or working in the world's largest economy.

According to Anadolu Agency, Beijing has expressed concern over the treatment of its citizens within the US, particularly students and researchers. "For quite some time, the US has overstated the concept of national security to frequently harass and interrogate Chinese students and the researchers in the US," Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun stated at a news conference in Beijing.

Guo highlighted the negative implications of these actions, suggesting that such detentions "end up tarnishing the US' own image and reputation in the world." The statement reflects growing tensions between the two nations over issues of security and international relations, with China emphasizing the need for respect and fair treatment of its citizens abroad.