U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday, ordering to restrict visas for foreign students and exchange visitors, noting that Harvard University has failed in "compliance and commitment to following Federal law".
According to a Washington Post report, the U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has directed all its embassies and consulates to implement "additional vetting of any non-immigrant visa applicant seeking to travel to Harvard University for any purpose" since the end of May, including screening their social media accounts.
Trump signs proclamation to restrict foreign student visas
Trump signs proclamation to restrict foreign student visas
Trump signs proclamation to restrict foreign student visas
Li Hongzhong, vice chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, met with the European Parliament's delegation for relations with China led by chair Engin Eroglu in Beijing on Wednesday.
Li, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China is willing to work with the European Union (EU) to strengthen communication, enhance mutual trust, deepen cooperation, and pursue mutual benefit and win-win outcomes.
He said China stands ready to join hands with the EU to address global challenges, promote exchanges and cooperation among legislative bodies, effectively utilize communication mechanisms, and advance the sound and stable development of China-EU relations.
Eroglu said the EU stands ready to work with China to contribute to the development of EU-China relations.
Senior Chinese legislator meets European Parliament delegation
