BEIJING: China has asked hundreds of Indian students stranded at home due to the coronavirus pandemic to stay in contact with their respective universities and follow instructions to protect their academic progress through online courses, as foreign students still they cannot enter the country.
More than 23,000 Indian students studied different courses at Chinese universities and colleges of which more than 21,000 were enrolled to study MBBS, according to data from last year.
Most of these students left for India during the Chinese New Year holidays in January, just as the coronavirus pandemic began to spread in China, after which international travel was severely disrupted.
“At present, foreign students in China cannot enter the country at the moment, but the Chinese government attaches great importance to protecting the legitimate rights and interests of foreign students in China,” the Chinese Ministry of Education reported to the Embassy of India here. .
Earlier, the Indian Embassy spoke to Chinese officials about the concerns of large numbers of Indian students following an official announcement that foreign students and professors will not return to their universities until further notice.
In its response, the Chinese Ministry of Education said: “It requires relevant universities in China to maintain close contacts with students, immediately notify relevant information, and do everything possible to protect students’ academic progress through courses in line, respond appropriately to reasonable demands from students. and help solve their practical difficulties. ”
“In view of the fact that the epidemic situation in the world is still unclear and the relevant policies on entry and exit in China are gradually being adjusted, it is suggested that Indian students keep close contact with relevant Chinese colleges and universities and arrange to study in China in strict accordance with the suggestions and guidance of colleges / universities, ”he said, according to a press release issued by the Indian Embassy on Monday.
Accordingly, Indian students are advised to keep in touch with their respective universities / colleges, the Indian Embassy said, adding that they are advised to monitor the website of the Indian Embassy / Consulates in China and its channels. of social networks to stay updated on the evolution of the situation. regarding the return of foreign students to China.
The coronavirus pandemic that first emerged in the central Chinese city of Wuhan has killed 892,443 people worldwide and infected another 27,339,132, according to the John Hopkins coronavirus resource center.
More than 23,000 Indian students studied different courses at Chinese universities and colleges of which more than 21,000 were enrolled to study MBBS, according to data from last year.
Most of these students left for India during the Chinese New Year holidays in January, just as the coronavirus pandemic began to spread in China, after which international travel was severely disrupted.
“At present, foreign students in China cannot enter the country at the moment, but the Chinese government attaches great importance to protecting the legitimate rights and interests of foreign students in China,” the Chinese Ministry of Education reported to the Embassy of India here. .
Earlier, the Indian Embassy spoke to Chinese officials about the concerns of large numbers of Indian students following an official announcement that foreign students and professors will not return to their universities until further notice.
In its response, the Chinese Ministry of Education said: “It requires relevant universities in China to maintain close contacts with students, immediately notify relevant information, and do everything possible to protect students’ academic progress through courses in line, respond appropriately to reasonable demands from students. and help solve their practical difficulties. ”
“In view of the fact that the epidemic situation in the world is still unclear and the relevant policies on entry and exit in China are gradually being adjusted, it is suggested that Indian students keep close contact with relevant Chinese colleges and universities and arrange to study in China in strict accordance with the suggestions and guidance of colleges / universities, ”he said, according to a press release issued by the Indian Embassy on Monday.
Accordingly, Indian students are advised to keep in touch with their respective universities / colleges, the Indian Embassy said, adding that they are advised to monitor the website of the Indian Embassy / Consulates in China and its channels. of social networks to stay updated on the evolution of the situation. regarding the return of foreign students to China.
The coronavirus pandemic that first emerged in the central Chinese city of Wuhan has killed 892,443 people worldwide and infected another 27,339,132, according to the John Hopkins coronavirus resource center.
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