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U.S. Secretary Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday that the United States will begin revoking visas of certain Chinese students, citing national security concerns. The action will reportedly apply to individuals with alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party or those studying in “critical fields.”
“The U.S. will begin revoking visas of Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields,” Rubio said in a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) at 4:16 AM IST on May 29. The post has drawn widespread attention, recording over 4.1 million views within hours.
Further specifics, including the fields of study affected or the criteria for visa revocation, have not been officially released. The announcement comes amid ongoing scrutiny in Washington over academic and technological exchanges with China, particularly in areas deemed sensitive to national interest.
While there has been no immediate official response from the Chinese government, past actions of this nature have drawn criticism from Beijing, which has previously called for academic and cultural exchanges to remain open and non-political.
This policy move may impact thousands of Chinese students in the U.S. and could have implications for academic institutions, research collaborations, and bilateral relations. The White House has not yet issued a formal statement on the development.