The Trump administration also foresees additional costs for universities, exchange programs and visa applicants.
On Thursday, China rejected a proposal from President Donald Trump’s administration to limit U.S. visas for Chinese journalists to just 90 days. Strengthening people-to-people exchanges “serves the common interests of both countries,” asserted Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun, emphasizing China’s opposition to discriminatory practices that target specific nations, reports 24brussels.
The previous day, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) introduced a draft rule aimed at shortening the duration of visas for students, exchange visitors, and journalists. Under the proposal, foreign journalists would see their visas capped at 240 days, extendable under certain conditions. However, for Chinese journalists, the limit would be set at 90 days, which could also be extended but under more stringent requirements.
The proposed changes are not limited to journalists; they also encompass students and cultural exchange visitors, whose visas would be reduced to a maximum of four years with additional criteria for extension requests.
This draft proposal is now subject to a 30-day public review period and echoes a previous attempt made by the Trump administration in 2020, which did not succeed. Furthermore, the current DHS plan anticipates additional financial burdens for universities, exchange programs, and visa applicants over the next decade.
