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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that the United States will begin revoking visas of Chinese students, particularly those linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) or studying in sensitive academic fields. This move is part of President Donald Trump’s administration’s broader hardline immigration strategy, which includes expanded deportations and stricter visa policies.
Rubio stated the U.S. State Department will collaborate with the Department of Homeland Security to aggressively review and revoke student visas. In addition, the visa application process for Chinese and Hong Kong nationals will undergo more rigorous scrutiny moving forward.
The Chinese Embassy in Washington has not yet issued a response.
This latest policy development reflects heightened U.S.-China tensions, extending beyond immigration to trade, technology, and national security. China remains at the center of Trump's global trade war, which has disrupted supply chains, shaken global markets, and fueled fears of an economic downturn.
The number of Chinese international students in the U.S. has already seen a sharp decline—from around 370,000 in 2019 to approximately 277,000 in 2024. Analysts attribute this drop to deteriorating U.S.-China relations and intensified American scrutiny of Chinese nationals in academia.
Additionally, Reuters reported Tuesday that the State Department has suspended new visa appointments for all international student and exchange visitor applicants, signaling a broader immigration clampdown. The Trump administration has also expanded social media vetting and is taking steps to ramp up deportations.
These actions are expected to further strain educational and diplomatic ties between the two global superpowers and may significantly impact U.S. universities that have historically relied on Chinese students for enrollment and revenue.
