State Secretary Marco Rubio says that Chinese students start canceling visa

State Secretary Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday that we would start canceling some Chinese students’ visas, “to study the Chinese Communist Party connections or in important areas., Rubio announced in a post on X, stating that the state department would cancel the visa “aggressively”. China is the second largest source of international students in the US. During the 2023–2024 academic year, more than 270,000 Chinese students were enrolled in UAS institutions, about a quarter of all international students.Uncertainment is increasing for international studentsThe announcement follows a series of tasks this week that has added increasing uncertainty for international students. On Tuesday, Rubio suspended the scheduling of new visa interviews, as the State Department draft strict guidelines, including increased monitoring of students’ social media activity.The crack has intensified concerns among international students, who are already facing pressure under the administration of US President Donald Trump. Critics have accused American complexes of using national security on the pretext of reducing foreign student attendance.Trump vs harvadThe visa rebellion occurred a few days after the Trump administration tried to stop Harvard University from nominating any international students, now a step for pending litigation by a federal judge. On Wednesday, Trump defended the effort to reporters, saying, “Harvard should limit international student enrollment to about 15%. I want to ensure that foreign students are people who can love our country.,The administration has already backlash for immigration action, including the arrest and effort of students involved in protest against the Palstein Campus and the sudden termination of legal safety for thousands of international students and later partially restoration.‘We are considered as threats’The policies developed have left many students in Limbo, not only about their visas, but also about their safety and future in the US.“We have a growing fear,” said a Chinese graduate student who said not to be named. “We came here to learn and contribute. Now we are considered as danger.”Universities, advocacy groups and immigration experts have expressed concern that these measures can prevent top talent from coming to the US, which eradicates the country’s situation as a global education center.