The article discusses the escalating fears among Chinese students and academics regarding U.S. visa policies. Following Secretary of State Marco Rubio's directive to revoke visas for Chinese nationals in critical fields, many prospective students are reconsidering their study options. The uncertainty around visa stability has led some students to reject prestigious offers from U.S. universities in favor of programs closer to home, such as in Hong Kong. Academic officials note a discernible drop in applications from qualified Chinese candidates, reflecting broader anxieties about potential repercussions of U.S.-China tensions.
Xiaobo Lu stated, 'Chinese students are practical. They now have to consider whether, if they come to America, their studies will be disrupted. There's no removing that uncertainty.'
One student said, 'I had decided to forgo prestigious journalism offers in the U.S. for a program in Hong Kong. The anxiety around visa issues is just too much.'
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