U.S. Targets Chinese Students in Latest Security Crackdown

WASHINGTON, DC — May 28, 2025 The U.S. State Department announced this week a sweeping effort to revoke hundreds of visas for Chinese nationals studying in American universities, particularly in sensitive technology and research fields. The move, officials say, is part of a broader campaign to curb espionage and intellectual property theft linked to Beijing’s state-backed initiatives.

According to administration sources, the policy targets individuals with direct or indirect ties to Chinese military institutions or those involved in dual-use research that could aid China’s strategic ambitions. The decision follows heightened scrutiny over student and scholar exchanges, with U.S. officials citing a “clear and growing threat” posed by the Chinese Communist Party’s attempts to leverage academic access for geopolitical gain.

Critics argue the policy casts too wide a net and risks fueling anti-Asian sentiment on campuses, while supporters say it's a long-overdue step in safeguarding national security and protecting U.S. innovation. A State Department spokesperson said the agency is “aggressively enforcing” visa revocations and coordinating closely with intelligence agencies and academic institutions.

University leaders, caught between internationalization goals and new compliance demands, are urging clarity as they brace for diplomatic fallout and enrollment disruptions, particularly in STEM programs heavily reliant on international talent.

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*https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/28/us/politics/china-student-visas-revoke.html *https://www.foxnews.com/politics/state-department-says-aggressively-revoke-visas-chinese-students