US Tightens Visa Policies on Censorship, China

The United States has announced two major visa policies under Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The first policy imposes visa bans on foreign officials involved in censoring Americans on social media, with particular criticism aimed at the UK and EU for their content moderation efforts affecting US citizens and tech companies. The second policy involves the aggressive revocation of visas for Chinese students, particularly those with links to the Chinese Communist Party or engaged in sensitive fields, citing national security concerns. These actions are expected to financially impact US educational institutions and may shift Chinese students to universities in other countries. Chinese academics have criticized these measures, warning they could damage US research and innovation competitiveness. Both policies reflect an intensified US stance on protecting free speech and national security.