Chinese grad 'sorry' for critical speech

A Chinese student posted an apology on Sina Weibo on Monday after the speech she delivered at a graduation ceremony at the University of Maryland on Sunday in the United States went viral, triggering accusations of dishonesty and betrayal by some Chinese.

In her speech, Yang Shuping started by saying that whenever anyone asked her why she came to study at the University of Maryland, she always replied: "Fresh air."

The audience erupted in laughter.