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Trump's Plan to Enroll 600,000 Chinese Students Sparks Controversy

8/27/2025

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President Trump plans to permit 600,000 Chinese students to enroll in U.S. colleges during trade negotiations with China, despite prior visa revocations.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized this policy, claiming it harms American students and advocating for the closure of schools dependent on Chinese enrollment.
Chinese student enrollment in the U.S. is currently around 270,000, a decrease from 370,000 in 2019.

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Story summary

President Trump plans to permit 600,000 Chinese students to enroll in U.S. colleges during trade negotiations with China, despite prior visa revocations.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized this policy, claiming it harms American students and advocating for the closure of schools dependent on Chinese enrollment.
Chinese student enrollment in the U.S. is currently around 270,000, a decrease from 370,000 in 2019.