President Trump said his administration will welcome more Chinese students than ever into the United States to enroll in higher education as trade talks press on with Beijing.

Trump announced Monday that he plans to open the floodgates to another 600,000 Chinese college students, though it’s unclear when. There are currently around 270,000 Chinese students enrolled in US universities. 5

“I hear so many stories that we’re not going to allow their students,” Trump told reporters at the White House.

“We’re going to allow their students to come in. It’s very important, 600,000 students. It’s very important. But we’re going to get along with China.” 5

Trump’s announcement comes after Secretary of State Marco Rubio previously revealed a plan to crack down on visas for Chinese natio

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