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PULSE POINTS:
❓What Happened: The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is claiming a decision by the Trump administration to revoke student visas for Chinese nationals with ties to their regime is “discriminatory.”
👥 Who’s Involved: The CCP, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Mao Ning, U.S. President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Chinese students residing in the United States.
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📍 Where & When: The CCP leveled its allegations against the Trump White House on Thursday, May 29, less than 24 hours after Sec. Rubio announced the decision to begin revoking Chinese student visas.
💬 Key Quote: “This politically motivated and discriminatory move exposes the U.S. hypocrisy over freedom and openness,” Mao stated in a video posted to X (formerly Twitter).
⚠️ Impact: Chinese students have become increasingly viewed as a potential national security risk in recent years, with a number of them being arrested on espionage charges. The move by the Trump administration seeks to mitigate these risks, especially in prioritizing visa revocations for students with close ties to the CCP.
IN FULL:
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Ministry of Foreign Affairs claims that U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s decision to begin a process of revoking student visas previously granted to Chinese nationals, especially those with CCP ties, is “discriminatory.” In a video statement posted to X (formerly Twitter), Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Mao Ning dismissed the mounting national security concerns posed by Chinese nationals at U.S. academic institutions, who have been tied to espionage and subversive activities in a number of cases.
“The U.S. uses ideology and national security as pretext to revoke Chinese student visas,” Mao claimed, insisting: “It is fully unjustified. It seriously hurts the lawful rights and interests of international students from China, and disrupts people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.”
“China firmly opposes it and has protested to the U.S. over the decision,” the CCP press official continued, concluding: “This politically motivated and discriminatory move exposes the U.S. hypocrisy over freedom and openness. It will further damage the image and reputation of the U.S. itself.”
China firmly opposes U.S. decision to revoke Chinese student visas. pic.twitter.com/Aez08sxJ4s
— Mao Ning 毛宁 (@SpoxCHN_MaoNing) May 29, 2025
The statement from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs was issued less than 24 hours after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the Trump administration would begin revoking student visas for Chinese nationals. In recent years, evidence has mounted that both Chinese academics and students residing in the United States have engaged in a concerted campaign of corporate and political espionage.
A Congressional report last October found that CCP espionage efforts in the United States intensified under the former Biden government. Released by the House Homeland Security Committee’s Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence, the report found that “Beijing has continually encroached upon American sovereignty to spy, intimidate, and harass… defectors and American citizens.”
PULSE POINTS:
❓What Happened: A recent study reveals a 13 percent reduction in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) jobs in the U.S., with 2,600 positions eliminated.
👥 Who’s Involved: Revelio Labs conducted the analysis; President Donald J. Trump and his Department of Justice (DOJ) are pushing back against DEI practices.
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📍 Where & When: The data covers the growth and now accelerating decline of DEI jobs since 2016.
💬 Key Quote: “I’m hopeful and encouraged that Harmeet will drop the hammer on these companies,” says Will Hild, Executive Director of Consumers’ Research, referring to Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for the civil rights division at the DOJ.
⚠️ Impact: While DEI job numbers remain above 2016 levels, they are rapidly falling from their peak. This suggests that Trump’s White House efforts to crack down on discriminatory DEI policies are working and reversing the course of corporate policies.
IN FULL:
A new analysis by Revelio Labs reveals a significant decline in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) roles across the United States, with 2,600 positions eliminated since 2023. This marks a 13 percent reduction, bringing the total number of DEI-related jobs to approximately 17,700 as of January 2025, down from a peak of 20,000 in 2023.
The report highlights a dramatic shift from the rapid growth seen in recent years. Job postings for DEI roles surged by 595 percent in August 2022 compared to 2020. Positions tied to terms like “belonging,” “social impact,” or “culture” are also reportedly in decline.
This comes as major corporations scale back DEI programs and reduce financial support for Pride events, following a crackdown on what the Trump administration has termed illegal DEI practices. President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order in January 2025 aimed at eliminating identity-based employment considerations and restoring merit-based opportunities. Among the corporations to comply, at least in part, are Target, Deloitte, Lockheed Martin, and Verizon.
Meanwhile, the Department of Justice (DOJ) is expected to release further guidance soon, including recommendations for the private sector and a list of ongoing compliance investigations. Additionally, the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, led by Harmeet Dhillon, has named investigating race-based employment discrimination as a top priority.
Observers have raised concerns about the potential rebranding of DEI roles within corporate structures. Will Hild, Executive Director of Consumers’ Research, warns, “If they just relabel DEI to be some department of HR, it’s not going to do any good.” Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that the human resources sector employed 922,000 people in 2024, up from 631,000 in 2016.
The analysis also revealed demographic trends within the DEI workforce. Women comprised more than 71 percent of DEI professionals from 2020 to 2024, compared to 51 percent in other roles. Additionally, Black and Hispanic workers accounted for 33 percent of DEI positions, compared to 21 percent of other roles. “That’s a tacit admission that they were engaging in race- and sex-based discrimination,” Hild commented, adding: “I’m hopeful and encouraged that Harmeet will drop the hammer on these companies.”
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