The Chinese government has officially voiced its strong opposition to the U.S. plan to revoke visas for Chinese students, urging Washington to adopt a more constructive approach to foster stable bilateral relations, according to a statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
This reaction follows the announcement made by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
China expressed its discontent, criticizing the U.S. for using ideological and security reasons as “pretexts” for a decision that undermines the legitimate rights and interests of its students, as highlighted by Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning during a regular press briefing.
Rubio announced yesterday that the U.S. will “aggressively” revoke existing visas for Chinese students.
The State Department, under the Trump administration, plans to collaborate with the Department of Homeland Security to systematically revoke visas for Chinese students, especially those linked to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields, according to Rubio.
In the 2023-2024 academic year, more than 277,000 Chinese students were enrolled in U.S. universities. For the first time in years, they were surpassed only by Indian students, as reported by the Institute of International Education (IIE) with approval from the State Department.
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