Summary
President Donald Trump announced his intention to allow 600,000 Chinese students to study in the United States. This is a change from previous policies that restricted Chinese student visas due to security concerns. The decision has surprised some Trump supporters who were used to stricter measures against Chinese students.
Key Facts
- Trump announced on Monday that the US will allow 600,000 Chinese students into US universities.
- This decision is a shift from earlier efforts by the Trump administration to limit Chinese student visas.
- China’s government hopes the US will stop harassment and deportation of Chinese students.
- Trump mentioned that the US benefits from having Chinese students and checks them for security reasons.
- Previously, Trump administration officials talked about revoking visas of Chinese students, particularly those linked to the Chinese Communist Party or sensitive study fields.
- In the past, the US State Department revoked 6,000 international student visas due to law violations and overstays.
- During the 2023-2024 school year, 277,398 Chinese students were enrolled in US universities, comprising 24.5% of all international students.
