The Australian government and university sector has rejected China’s claims that prospective students should reconsider their studies because of risks posed by racism and the coronavirus pandemic. China’s Education Bureau issued a statement warning Chinese students about racist incidents targeting Asians as well as health risks posed by COVID-19. Federal Education Minister Dan Tehan denied that Australia was unsafe for international students. “Australia is a popular destination for international students because we are a successful,…

China has warned students not to travel to Australia as relations between the two nations deteriorate further. The warning follows a similar directive to Chinese tourists, and trade strikes on Australian beef and barley. China’s education ministry warned students of multiple incidents of discrimination targeting people of Asian descent. Read more: This is how much money UOW’s top 7 executives earn Finance Minister Mathias Cormann rejected claims of a rise in racist attacks. “Australia is…