China Protests US Revoking Visas for Chinese Students

The United States, under the Trump administration, announced plans to revoke visas of Chinese students, citing national security concerns and alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasizing stricter vetting and enhanced scrutiny for future visa applications. This move has sparked strong condemnation from China, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning calling the visa cancellations "unreasonable," politically motivated, and damaging to the rights of Chinese students as well as bilateral cultural exchanges. China has formally lodged protests with Washington, accusing the US of undermining people-to-people exchanges and disrupting normal academic interactions. The decision is expected to significantly impact US universities financially, as they have relied heavily on tuition from Chinese international students, whose numbers have already declined due to rising tensions and stricter visa policies. The US also announced a broader policy to bar foreign officials involved in censorship of American social media content, further escalating tensions. The situation remains fluid, with ongoing developments and legal challenges to related US immigration policies.