US Closes Visa Loophole Used by Chinese Nationals

p:first-child]:inline"> The United States has closed a visa loophole that Chinese nationals have exploited for years to enter the country. p:first-child]:inline"> The Department of Homeland Security announced a halt to a visa program that granted Chinese nationals visa-free entry to the Northern Mariana Islands. p:first-child]:inline"> Easy access to the Northern Mariana Islands could facilitate birth tourism and espionage, raising concerns about potential national security risks, according to authorities. p:first-child]:inline"> A federal judge has ruled that the Pentagon cannot refuse to do business with companies simply because they hire the same lobbyists as Alibaba. What does the ruling mean for the Chinese tech giant's lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill? p:first-child]:inline"> China-linked ships could receive a two-month extension of the suspension of additional fees for using U.S. ports. The extension would give Washington and Beijing more time to negotiate over China's dominance in global shipbuilding.