Republicans want to ban Chinese nationals U.S. schools

WASHINGTON — A group of House Republicans on Friday put forward legislation seeking to prevent Chinese students from studying in American schools, as some U.S. lawmakers are targeting China over national security concerns. Rep. Riley Moore, R-W.Va., introduced the bill that could bar Chinese nationals from receiving visas that allow foreigners to travel to the U.S. to study or participate in exchange visitor programs. Five other Republicans co-sponsored the measure. By granting Chinese nationals such visas, the U.S. has "invited" the Chinese Communist Party "to spy on our military, steal our intellectual property, and threaten national security," Moore said in…