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US will not tolerate Chinese 'exploitation' of universities, theft of research, says State Dept

State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce says officials will scrutinize anyone "deemed to be a threat to the country or a problem", Washington, DC, US, May 30, 2025. - Screengrab/REUTERS
The United States will not tolerate "exploitation" of American universities by the Chinese Communist Party or theft of U.S. research and intellectual property, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on Thursday.
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- The US will aggressively revoke visas of Chinese students seen as national security threats.
- Students tied to the Chinese Communist Party or studying critical tech fields are the focus.
- US embassies have halted new student visa appointments; no timeline given for resumption.
She declined to detail how those who pose a threat would be determined.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, announcing the new crackdown, said it would target students including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) or studying in critical fields.
"When it comes to keeping America safe, the United States, I further can say here, will not tolerate the CCP's exploitation of U.S. universities or theft of U.S. research intellectual property or technologies to grow its military power, conduct intelligence collection or repress voices of opposition," Bruce said.
The announcement on Chinese student visa holders came after the Trump administration ordered its missions all over the world to stop scheduling new appointments for student and exchange visitor visa applicants.
Asked when appointments would come back online, Bruce did not say but recommended that applicants continue checking the U.S. visa system for new appointments.
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