> China allowing it's students 3 or 4 years! overseas unmanaged to study is insane by comparison. No idea what they are thinking.

That's because they have people on campus making sure to apply pressure even away from the mainland! [0] Or because studying is only an excuse to get a long term visa... [1]

[0] https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/08/19/universities-confucius-...

[1] https://www.axios.com/china-spy-california-politicians-9d2df...