Donald Trump Jr. said canceling Chinese student visas is a "good idea."
According to statistics, more than 600 student visas in the U.S. have been revoked. Chinese students are worried that they will become the next target of the U.S.-China trade war.
According to data compiled by "Inside Higher Ed," as of Thursday, more than 600 international students and recent graduates' visas have been revoked or their status changed, affecting over 100 universities, shocking the higher education community and international student groups across the country.
This sudden wave of visa cancellations is partly related to students participating in protests supporting peace in Gaza, while some cases involve so-called "minor violations," including traffic violations and personal disputes. However, the vast majority of affected students and schools have not yet received formal notices or know the specific reasons, causing panic to spread on campus and legal actions to be initiated.
Immigration experts point out that several non-governmental organizations, including the "National Immigration Project," are currently initiating collective lawsuits regarding these cases, questioning the legality of the federal government revoking visas without due process. Students can apply to restore their visa eligibility within five months, but if detained or deported, it will become more difficult for them to return to the U.S.
Leaders in higher education worry that the arrest and revocation of visas for international students could have a chilling effect on American international education.
This wave of visa revocations has had a significant impact on Chinese students. The Ministry of Education of China issued a statement on April 10, warning students planning to study in the U.S. to "carefully assess the risks." This is the second time since the 2019 U.S.-China trade war that Beijing has issued an official risk warning for studying in the U.S.
According to data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), spending by Chinese students is one of the key sources of the U.S.'s service trade surplus with China. In 2023, Chinese students spent $14.3 billion in the U.S., accounting for nearly one-third of all international student spending. If Chinese students leave en masse, it will cause a severe impact on the financial situation of U.S. higher education institutions.
On Wednesday, Donald Trump Jr., the son of the U.S. President, shared a post on X (formerly Twitter). The original post was made by conservative commentator Cleveland and responded to China's latest tariffs on U.S. goods: "Just waiting for Trump to respond to China's latest move by fully canceling Chinese student visas."
Donald Trump Jr. replied: "Good idea."
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