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U.S. to Aggressively Revoke Visas for Chinese Students Amid Security Concerns

The U.S. will revoke visas for Chinese students linked to the Communist Party, citing national security risks and increasing scrutiny of international students.

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The U.S. State Department, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, announced plans to aggressively revoke visas for Chinese students, particularly those with ties to the Communist Party. This decision, driven by concerns over espionage and intellectual property theft, affects nearly 300,000 Chinese students, who represent 24.6% of all international students in the U.S. The new policy includes enhanced screening measures, such as in-depth interviews and social media checks. Critics argue this could harm U.S. global standing and the economy, as international students contribute over $50 billion annually. The move has sparked anxiety among students and criticism from China.

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"…Chinese students who spoke to NBC News on Thursday said they came to the U.S. for freedoms that they felt they did not have back in China, but now say that the Trump administration is starting to resemble the strict regime they left behind."

After Rubio seeks to revoke their visas, Chinese students say U.S. resembles the country they left
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"…Still, looked at as part of a whole pattern of behavior, it's a provocation: The U.S. has been souring ties with China, first through tariffs, then through negotiations over a rare earth minerals deal, and now through a crackdown on some 275,000 foreign students."

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"…Chinese students studying in the U.S. are scrambling to figure out their futures after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that some students would have their visas revoked."

China students call measure 'Chinese Exclusion Act' after Rubio vows to revoke visas
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"…The U.S. will begin revoking the visas of some Chinese students, including those studying in 'critical fields', and 'those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party,' according to the announcement."

Chinese students anxious and angry after Rubio vows to revoke visas
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"…The newest move to pare back the numbers of Chinese students in the U.S. will likely further strain a bilateral relationship that has been imperiled by another trade war and serious technological competition over artificial intelligence and semiconductor chips."

Rubio says U.S. will 'aggressively' revoke visas for many Chinese students
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"…This politically discriminatory move exposes the hypocrisy of America’s long-proclaimed values of freedom and openness, and will only further damage the United States’ international image and credibility."

U.S. will 'aggressively' revoke Chinese students' visas, Rubio says
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The specific fields of study were not specified in the announcements, as the State Department declined to provide details citing national security concerns.

Approximately 277,000 Chinese students studied in the U.S. during the 2023-24 academic year.

The decision could strain U.S. relations with China and has raised concerns about discriminatory practices and potential harm to U.S. research and innovation.

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