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.