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Chinese students shaken by US visa crackdown look for Plan B

Last updated: May 30, 2025 10:15 pm
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As tensions rise between the US and China, Chinese students studying in America are facing uncertainty and considering alternative options for their education. The recent crackdown on immigrants and academia by the US government has led many students like Justin, a Chinese PhD student at an Ivy League university, to rethink their plans of settling in the US.

The US government’s decision to suspend visa approvals for foreign students pending additional screening of their social media activities has sent shockwaves through the international student community. Marco Rubio, the secretary of state, has also pledged to aggressively revoke Chinese student visas, particularly those studying in critical fields or with ties to the Communist party.

These measures, along with previous initiatives such as the now-defunct “China Initiative” targeting alleged espionage in academia during the Trump administration, have led to a sharp decline in the number of Chinese students studying in the US. Last year, the Chinese student intake in the US dropped by 4%, with a total of over 277,000 students, down from nearly 373,000 in the previous academic year.

As a result of these policies, Chinese students are now exploring other options for their education. Interest in studying abroad in the US has dropped significantly, with Australia, Singapore, and the UK emerging as popular alternatives. Some students are considering applying to universities in the UK as a backup plan, citing concerns about the US no longer being an ideal place for scientific research.

The impact of these policies is not limited to Chinese students alone. Students from Hong Kong are also reevaluating their plans to study in the US, with interest levels plummeting to one-quarter of pre-pandemic levels. Many are now considering alternatives in the UK and Australia, leading to a decline in the overall market appetite for studying in the US.

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The Chinese government has criticized the US policies as hypocritical and damaging to America’s international reputation. President Xi Jinping has seized the opportunity to promote China’s authoritarian system as a viable development model for other countries, in an effort to attract more overseas students from the developing world.

On social media, Chinese students have expressed their anger and confusion over the situation. Some students have shared their experiences of visa rejections and uncertainties about their future in the US. Despite the challenges, some students like Austin, who is returning to New York University to complete his masters program, remain cautiously optimistic about their education in the US.

Overall, the crackdown on immigrants and academia in the US has created a sense of uncertainty and insecurity among Chinese students studying in America. As the landscape of international education continues to shift, students are exploring alternative options and backup plans to ensure their academic future.

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