Secretary of State in the country states that measure affects those who have relations with the Chinese Communist Party
The US Secretary of State, announced on Wednesday (28.MAI.2025) that the government of the President (Republican Party) will “revoke aggressively” Visas of Chinese students, especially those with ties to the Chinese Communist Party and those who study in “critical fields “.
Non -communicated “”, He said he’s going“Review the criteria for granting visas, improving the analysis of all future requests from the Popular Republic of China and Hong Kong”.
In his profile in the X (former Twitter), Rubio the measure: “The US will begin to revoke the visas of Chinese students, including those with bonds to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields”.
The US State Department will implement this policy as part of a Trump government strategy to limit what it considers to be a Chinese influence on US academic institutions. Revocation will affect visa categories “F”, “M” and “J”, used by foreign students.
The decision is in a moment of tensions in relations between US and China. The Trump administration has implemented, in parallel, which has China as the main target.
According to data released by the newspaper the main affected will be approximately 275,000 Chinese students who currently study in the US. So far, family members of most Chinese Communist Party employees have been allowed to study at US universities.
US research universities and laboratories have attracted students from China and other countries for decades-and many institutions depend on international students, who pay full tuition fees.
A report published by the State Department and the Institute of International Education) showed that China has the 2nd largest portion of the more than 1.1 million international students enrolled in US higher education institutions in the period 2023-24.
More than 277,000 students came from China, behind only India, with over 331,000 students. The number of Chinese students fell 4% over the previous academic year, while the number of Indians increased by 23%.
The statement did not detail which areas of study would be considered “Critical fields.
The (acronym for internal security department) will intensify inspection on universities. Last week, the department announced the revocation of the certification that allows the enrollment, although a federal judge has temporarily.
“Cups of censorship to Americans”
Rubio also announced that the State Department will not grant visas to foreign employees who get involved in.
“It is unacceptable for foreign employees to issue or threaten arrest warrants against US citizens or residents for social media posts on US platforms while physically present on US soil.”he said in a statement.
The secretary said that “It is equally unacceptable for foreign employees to require US technological platforms to adopt global content moderation policies. Or that are involved in censorship activities that exceed their authority and reach the United States”.
Trump’s surroundings have made criticism of the governments of Europe and Brazil for what they qualify as efforts to censor freedom of expression on digital platforms, such as, and, from, one of the greatest donors of the current president’s election campaign.
The US government did not disclose who will be hit by the measure, but said the goal is to protect the constitutional rights of US citizens, including when they are abroad.
Although it is unclear whether sanctions include Brazilian authorities, such as the Minister of (Supreme Federal Court) Alexandre de Moraes, opposition to the US decision. “Today is Marco Rubio’s birthday, but who wins the gift is Moraes”Wrote the deputy (PL-MG).
