Pakistan, May 31 -- US President Donald Trump tried to ease fears among Chinese students studying in the United States on Friday. Speaking to reporters, he said, "They're going to be okay. It's going to work out fine." His comments followed a week of strict visa announcements by his administration, targeting Chinese students directly.

Earlier this week, US officials said they would review student permissions, especially for Chinese nationals. However, Trump said the checks are routine and meant for all students. He stressed that the administration only wants to review individuals, not block all students from entering.

This softer tone comes after a federal judge extended a block on Trump's attempt to stop Harvard from enrolling internat...