US announces plans to revoke visas for Chinese students – DW – 05/29/2025
Irfan Aftab
05/29/2025
May 29, 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will begin revoking Chinese student visas, including those studying in "critical fields." Rubio's announcement came a day after he ordered US embassies to stop visa interviews for all international students.
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