The Trump administration has taken another step to limit international students in the United States, threatening action against Chinese nationals in particular.

On Wednesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the United States will “aggressively revoke visas for Chinese students.” About 277,000 Chinese nationals studied in the U.S. during the 2023 to 2024 school year.

The vague statement goes on to explain that this includes individuals connected to the Chinese Communist Party or choosing to study in “critical fields”—whatever he decides that means.

Rubio also states that future Chinese applicants, including those from Hong Kong, will face updated student visa criteria “to enhance scrutiny.” The Departments of State and Homeland Security will work together on these aggressi

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