The international keyword is 'great power rivalry.' The Trump administration has intensified export controls on chips to China, severely impacting the tech industry while also targeting educational exchanges by announcing the revocation of student visas for Chinese students. This has reignited tensions in the US-China trade war.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated, 'On the issue of tariffs, China has repeatedly made its position clear—there are no winners in a tariff war and trade war.' The previous truce agreement on tariffs between the US and China now faces tests, with Trump shifting focus to technology and education, sending a strong message.

The Financial Times has pointed out that the US government is quietly limiting American companies from selling crucial chip design software to China. CNN has confirmed that companies such as Siemens, Synopsys, and others received notifications of new export controls targeting advanced chips that provide computational capabilities for mobile phones, vehicles, and home appliances.

Several Chinese electronics firms have commented that American clients seem to have paused orders. An employee of a Shenzhen tech company stated, 'If there is escalated conflict, everyone will be affected to some extent.'

Trump's aggressive move against China is now coupled with a crackdown on educational exchanges, as the US State Department announced plans to actively revoke Chinese student visas, particularly for those associated with key technology fields or linked to the Chinese government. US State Department spokesperson Bruce said, 'The US is prioritizing its national interests and beginning to revoke visas for Chinese students, including those connected to the Chinese Communist Party.'

In light of this news, many students are worried about their ability to travel to the US or to complete their studies if they arrive. College students said, 'If this policy is implemented, it feels like it might just be the beginning.' A postdoctoral researcher remarked, 'I may consider studying in some European countries because before, the US was also within my range of options.'

However, some experts believe that Trump's push could backfire, resulting in the loss of more academic talent in the US. Whether Trump’s two strategic moves can give the US an advantage in this confrontation remains uncertain, but it is clear that beneath the surface of the tariff truce, the US-China rivalry continues to simmer.