In the backdrop of escalating scrutiny on Chinese nationals in the United States, political commentator Laura Loomer has publicly called for the deportation of Xi Mingze, daughter of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
On the social media platform X, Loomer asserted that Xi Mingze resides in Massachusetts and attended Harvard University. She further claimed without evidence that Xi is under private security detail allegedly provided by the People’s Liberation Army on US soil. Her tweet tagged US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, urging action.
"LET'S GO! DEPORT XI JINPING'S DAUGHTER! She lives in Massachusetts and went to Harvard! Sources tell me PLA guards from the CCP provide her with private security on US soil in Massachusetts!"
There is no verified information confirming Xi Mingze’s presence in the US. Earlier reports indicated that after completing her studies at Harvard, she quietly returned to China. Xi Mingze has maintained a low public profile, with limited details about her personal life available.
Loomer’s statement emerges amid intensifying US government measures targeting Chinese nationals' presence in American academic institutions. The Trump administration previously clashed with Harvard over immigration policies and foreign student admissions, accusing the university of condoning antisemitism and collaborating with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Although Trump's effort to revoke Harvard’s foreign student enrollment privileges was temporarily blocked by judicial intervention, tensions remain high.
In a recent policy update, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced visa restrictions targeting Chinese nationals, especially those affiliated with the CCP or involved in sensitive fields of study. This move risks affecting hundreds of thousands of Chinese students, a significant demographic in US universities and a critical talent pool for technology companies.
"The U.S. will begin revoking visas of Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields," Rubio stated.
China’s foreign ministry has condemned these measures, lodging formal protests with the US government. Concurrently, US lawmakers, including Senator Eric Schmitt, are advancing legislation aimed at restricting CCP members and their relatives from obtaining student visas, with the Protecting Higher Education from the Chinese Communist Party Act proposed to enforce this policy.
Background on Xi Mingze
Born in 1992, Xi Mingze is the sole daughter of Chinese President Xi Jinping and renowned soprano Peng Liyuan. Public information about her is scarce. In 2008, she gained brief attention for her volunteer work following the Sichuan earthquake. During her time at Harvard, she reportedly used a pseudonym and was known by a select few faculty and close acquaintances, maintaining a discreet presence throughout her studies.
