China warns students over ‘risks’ of studying in Australia

China has warned students to consider the risks of studying in Australia during the pandemic, aggravating a political row between the nations.

Its education ministry has issued the advisory to students before Australian universities reopen in July.

The ministry cited the threat of Covid-19 and discrimination against Asians as possible risks.

Australia’s government and universities have rejected the idea the country is unsafe.

On Tuesday, Beijing said in a statement students should be “cautious” when choosing to go or return to Australia.

“The spread of the new global Covid-19 outbreak has not been effectively controlled, and there are risks in international travel and open campuses,” the ministry said. “During the epidemic, there were multiple discriminatory incidents against Asians in Australia.”

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