03:40
Absurd, anxious, concerned: Students react to US revoking Chinese student visas
Absurd, anxious, concerned: Students react to US revoking Chinese student visas
While démarches are a routine diplomatic tool, they are not usually delivered publicly.
“The Chinese side is firmly opposed to this politically motivated and discriminatory action,” the embassy said in a statement.
“The Chinese embassy in the United States has lodged a solemn démarche with the US side without delay, urging the US government to immediately correct its mistakes and ensure the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese students.”
The State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
At a briefing with reporters earlier in the day, department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said Rubio’s decision was crucial to protecting US national security, accusing Beijing of “exploitation of US universities or theft of US research”.
