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China hints at retaliation over US visa restrictions for students

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The United States has implemented new visa regulations that limit student and cultural exchange visas to a maximum of four years, as part of a broader immigration crackdown. China has expressed strong disapproval of these measures, with the foreign ministry spokesman stating that the restrictions are discriminatory and do not serve any party's interests. China has indicated that it reserves the right to retaliate against the US for these new rules, which are causing uncertainty for Chinese students planning to study in the US. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster details a policy change by a major government impacting international relations and academic exchange. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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China hints at retaliation over US visa restrictions for students

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Meredith Chen ·

    China hints at retaliation after US tightens visa rules for students and journalists

    China lashed out on Friday at “discriminatory” new US visa regulations targeting students and journalists among other groups, warning that it reserved the right to take reciprocal countermeasures. The changes, announced by the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, have als…

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