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U.S. Cancels Visas of Chinese Students Linked to CCP or Critical Fields

Stopping new student visa interviews with expanded social media vetting, the administration aims to bolster national security through stricter student screening, prompting diplomatic backlash alongside lawsuits.

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ON CAM: CHINA's SPOOKED REACTION TO TRUMP's VISA & WEAPON MOVES
Photo illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios. Photos: Anna Moneymaker and Win McNamee/Getty Images
12 March 2025, China, Peking: Mao Ning, China's first foreign office spokeswoman, answers questions from journalists. Mao announced that the vice foreign ministers of China, Russia and Iran will meet in Beijing to discuss Iran's nuclear program. Photo: Johannes Neudecker/dpa (Photo by Johannes Neudecker/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Overview

  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced aggressive revocations targeting Chinese students with alleged Chinese Communist Party ties or involvement in critical research.
  • New guidelines will apply tougher visa criteria to applicants from mainland China and Hong Kong, extending scrutiny to all future enrolments.
  • China’s foreign ministry has filed formal protests, condemning the policy as discriminatory despite a 90-day tariff truce.
  • Critics including former FBI officials warn the approach risks undermining U.S. innovation by deterring vital international talent.
  • Multiple universities and advocacy organizations have launched legal challenges, arguing the policy’s vague standards exceed executive authority.