Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday the U.S. will begin revoking the visas of some Chinese students, including those studying in "critical fields.” China is the second-largest country of origin for international students in the United States,

In the 2023-2024 school year, more than 270,000 international students were from China, making up roughly a quarter of all foreign students in the United States.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that the United States will begin revoking visas for some Chinese students, particularly those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in “critical fields.