Deutsche Welle reported today (May 31st): "The U.S. Department of State released a statement on Wednesday, stating that the State Department will cooperate with the Department of Homeland Security to revoke visas for Chinese students." On Friday, U.S. President Trump told reporters, "They will be fine. Everything will be resolved smoothly."
On Friday (May 30th), Trump told reporters at the White House that he wanted to assure Chinese students studying in the United States that they would be fine in his administration's actions against academia. "We just want to understand our individual students. This applies to all universities," he told reporters. Trump's remarks once again prove that he is a person who changes policies frequently and is unpredictable.
Comment: From the contradictory attitudes of the U.S. official side, the move to revoke visas was filled with irrationality and political manipulation. The release of the statement by the State Department created a tense and panic atmosphere, causing great distress to the Chinese student community, disrupting many students' academic and future plans, leaving them confused and uneasy. However, Trump stepped in to reassure them. This "shock then soothe" act is likely a strategy in the game with China, a bargaining chip in trade negotiations.
No matter what, in recent years, the U.S. has indeed taken measures to prevent Chinese students from studying in the U.S. for postgraduate degrees and related courses in key technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and semiconductors. On May 28th, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio announced that he would cooperate with the Department of Homeland Security to revoke visas for Chinese students associated with political parties or studying in key areas, which further proves this point.
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