US Cancels Chinese Student Visas Amid Harvard Dispute

President Donald Trump reassured Chinese students in the US amid his administration's intensified visa scrutiny, stating they would 'be fine,' even as thousands of Chinese student visas have already been canceled. Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that the targeted revocations focus on individuals with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or those studying sensitive fields. The administration says these actions are driven by national security and the need for individual vetting, though critics point to activism and minor infractions as common reasons for cancellation. Tensions heightened after a federal judge extended a temporary injunction preventing the government from blocking Harvard from enrolling international students following the university's refusal to provide a student list. Trump criticized Harvard's stance, while President Alan Garber received strong backing from the university community for resisting government pressure. University leaders and advocates warn the measures could harm academic freedom and the safety of international students.