Fresh controversy has ignited online following fresh claims that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s daughter, reportedly living in Massachusetts, is under protection from China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) while staying in the US. The daughter, believed to be Xi Mingze, has previously studied at Harvard University.

American far-right MAGA activist Laura Loomer has reignited the issue by posting on X, alleging, LET’S G0! DEPORT XI JINPING 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.” She further called for her deportation and tagged Senator Marco Rubio.

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The claim has resurfaced as Senator Rubio announced new federal actions on Chinese students with Communist Party ties or those enrolled in critical academic programs. “The US will begin revoking visas of Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields,” Rubio’s recent post on X.

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These measures have been taken in Trump’s administration’s broader plan for immigration and national security policies aimed at lowering the influence of US academic and technological institutions.

The timing of Loomer’s allegations also clashes with growing federal pressure on Harvard University. The Department of Homeland Security has recently suspended Harvard’s authorization to enroll new international students, citing non-compliance with federal regulations. Although the suspension has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge and the case continues in court.

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US President Trump has also proposed limiting international student enrollment at Harvard to 15%, which is far below the current 27%. Harvard University has also been asked to submit student nationality data to the federal agencies.

Loomer’s tweet triggered divided responses online. One user commented, “I thought China was self-sufficient and wouldn’t need USA universities.” Another backed the idea: “That is a good place to begin with.” A third user wrote, “Perhaps this can be used to negotiate a better deal with China.”