China’s foreign ministry earlier hit back against Rubio’s plan to revoke visas but its embassy’s ‘solemn démarche’ marks an escalation
These include students working in “critical fields” and with “connections” to the Communist Party. The plans also include increased scrutiny of future visa applicants from mainland China and Hong Kong.
Absurd, anxious, concerned: Students react to US revoking Chinese student visas
While démarches are a routine diplomatic tool, they are not usually delivered publicly.
