Trump to Welcome 600,000 Chinese Students Amid Trade Talks
President Donald Trump announced plans to allow 600,000 Chinese students to study in U.S. colleges, more than doubling the current figure of around 270,000. Trump called the move “very important” and said it was aimed at improving ties with Beijing, stressing he wanted the U.S. to “get along with China.”
Context of U.S.–China Trade Talks
The announcement comes as both countries remain locked in sensitive trade negotiations under a 90-day truce that paused new tariffs. Talks are focused on areas like rare-earth minerals, technology exports, and tariff reductions. Analysts view Trump’s student policy as a goodwill gesture to ease tensions while still pressing China on trade.
Reversal of Earlier Visa Restrictions
This development marks a reversal of earlier visa restrictions. Earlier this year, Washington had tightened controls on Chinese students, especially those linked to the Communist Party or studying sensitive technology subjects. By opening doors wider now, the administration is signaling a softer approach in the education sector, even as trade disputes remain unresolved.
