Trump saying 600,000 Chinese students could come to the US draws MAGA backlash
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Trump proposed allowing 600,000 Chinese students to enroll in U.S. universities, sparking backlash from his conservative base. This move contrasts the administration's tightening of student visa regulations, including heightened vetting and revoking visas for students linked to the Chinese Communist Party. Critics like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and former adviser Steve Bannon oppose the idea, arguing it undermines the "America First" agenda.

Trump defended the decision, saying it helps colleges financially. The Chinese Foreign Ministry criticized the U.S. for discriminatory actions against students and issued warnings regarding travel to the U.S.

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