Sinica Podcast Bonus Ep: Rubio's Visa Revocations, with Jeremy Goldkorn [Explicit]
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May 29, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Jeremy Goldkorn, writer and editor-in-chief of the chinaweek.com newsletter, dives into the controversial revocation of Chinese student visas amid rising U.S.-China tensions. He explores the implications for both international education and local economies. The conversation touches on the emotional weight of scapegoating policies, anti-Asian sentiment, and the historical injustices faced by minority groups. With a mix of humor and insight, Goldkorn reflects on the broader cultural rifts in today's sociopolitical landscape.
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Scope and Motives of Visa Revocation
- The visa revocation policy targets Chinese students with Party connections or in critical fields, potentially impacting over 275,000 students.
- This move aligns with the Trump administration's broader scapegoating and anti-China agenda, disregarding the damage to US interests.
Policy Benefits China’s Long-Term Goals
- The policy may boost China's goals by accelerating self-sufficiency and reversing brain drain.
- Beijing might publicly condemn the policy but likely find strategic benefit in limiting US educational access to Chinese students.
Broader Damage to US-China Relations
- The visa revocation policy severely damages US-China relations and fosters Sinophobia.
- It negatively affects not only students but the wider Chinese and Asian American communities in the US.