Chinese students could be the latest victims of the US - China border war , as the US government seeks to impose restrictions on foreign students , particularly from China . Insiders also said Beijing wants to prevent its young people from applying to US universities . It recently issued an unprecedented warning , calling on students and academics to " raise their risk assessment " , due to a rise in student visa delays and rejections . Studying in the US remains a highly attractive option for Chinese students. In 2017/18 , 800 Chinese students enrolled in US universities and contributed an estimated $ 1 to the economy .
Chinese students could be the latest victims of the US - China border war , as the US government seeks to impose restrictions on foreign students , particularly from China . Insiders also said Beijing wants to prevent its young people from applying to US universities . It recently issued an unprecedented warning , calling on students and academics to " raise their risk assessment " , due to a rise in student visa delays and rejections . In 2017/18 , 800 Chinese students enrolled in US universities and contributed an estimated $ 1 to the economy .