ETH Zurich's New Security Screening Sparks Controversy Among Chinese Students

• ETH Zurich publicly revealed new security screening measures for foreign student applications on October 24.
• The screening targets applicants from countries subject to international sanctions, specifically naming China, Russia, Iran, and Syria.
• The screening criteria are based on four pillars: country of origin, previous institution's security risk, funding sources, and the specific field of study.
• The measures align with the Swiss Federal Act on the Control of Dual-Use Goods and the Federal Act on the Implementation of International Sanctions.

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