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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, speaking on CBS' "Face the Nation," voiced strong concerns about the recent White House policy to revoke visas for Chinese students studying in the United States, suggesting the move is likely to be celebrated by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). According to Krishnamoorthi, the return of these students, notably scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs, would significantly benefit China's economy more than it would protect U.S. interests.

This visa policy was announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio last Wednesday. It aims to revoke visas from Chinese students associated with the CCP or those studying in critical fields. Last year, approximately 277,000 Chinese students were studying in the United States, and around 20 percent of highly educated tech employees in Silicon Valley hail from China.

Krishnamoorthi, who is running for an open Senate seat in Illinois, criticized the lack of clarity in the administration's plan. He highlighted that it's still unclear whether the policy will target all Chinese international students or only specific groups. He expressed concerns that this measure could strain U.S.-China relations further, which are already tense due to ongoing tariff negotiations.

"There aren't enough details," Krishnamoorthi said. "It seems to be a broad and misguided policy that appears prejudicial and discriminatory." He emphasized that while heightened scrutiny of Chinese students in critical areas is justified, given past instances of intellectual property theft, the current policy's structure is highly suspicious.

As the ranking member on the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, Krishnamoorthi acknowledged the need for increased vetting. However, he underscored the importance of ensuring that any policy changes are implemented fairly and do not inadvertently serve the interests of the CCP.