Editing Chinese Exclusion Act (section)

=== US education ===
Recruitment of foreign students to US colleges and universities was an important component in the expansion of American influence. International education programs allowed students to learn from the examples provided at elite universities and to bring their newfound skill sets back to their home countries. As such, international education has historically been seen as a vehicle for improving diplomatic relations and promoting trade. However, the Chinese Exclusion Act forced Chinese students attempting to enter the country to provide proof that they were not trying to bypass regulations.<ref name="Moon2018" /> Laws and regulations that stemmed from the act made for less than ideal situations for Chinese students, leading to criticisms of American society.<ref name="Moon2018" /> Policies and attitudes toward Chinese Americans in the US worked against foreign policy interests by limiting the ability of the US to participate in international education initiatives.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Leong |first=K. J. |year=2003 |title=Foreign Policy, National Identity, and Citizenship: The Roosevelt White House and the Expediency of Repeal |journal=Journal of American Ethic History |volume=22 |issue=4 |pages=3–30 |jstor=27501347}}</ref>