Brian Kasal, President of Northside Republicans, said that stricter Chinese visa requirements will help refocus the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) on serving Illinois students rather than advancing foreign interests. Kasal made his statement to Chicago City Wire.

"Stricter Chinese student visa requirements are a necessary step to refocus the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on its core mission: serving the people of Illinois," said Kasal. "As the state's flagship university, its classrooms, labs, and opportunities should primarily benefit Illinois students—not be used as a pipeline for foreign nationals to gain an advantage for their home countries. For too long, the university has leaned on international tuition dollars while in-state students face rising costs and limited access. It's time to put Illinois families first and protect the integrity of our public institutions from being exploited for global gain."

According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the implementation of stricter visa criteria for students from China. The new policy focuses on applicants in critical fields and those with ties to the Chinese Communist Party. It aims to increase oversight and protect U.S. research and national interests. At UIUC...

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