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An American think tank's report has sparked controversy in China following a reported 46% decrease in Chinese student visas issued to the United States. The Centre for Immigration Studies (CIS) analyzed U.S. State Department data and claimed the decline could benefit American students and national security by reducing risks of technology transfer and espionage.

However, China's Global Times dismissed the report, stating it lacks evidence and accuses the study of politicising normal academic exchanges. The CIS, a pro-immigration organization, cited lower immigration levels and stricter enforcement as the reasons for the visa drop, which they attribute to U.S. political maneuvers like suspending interviews and enhanced scrutiny for students from specific countries.