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TP-Link’s Chinese founder Jeffrey Chao seeks US$1 million Trump Gold Card visa

The Chinese founder of the massive router maker facing national security probes by the Trump administration has applied for an expedited visa under the Trump Gold Card programme, according to people familiar with the matter. California-based TP-Link Systems told the federal agencies scrutinising its operations that founder and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Chao had applied for permanent residency under the programme, the people said. Successful Gold Card applicants must give a US$1 million...

Mar 19, 2026 &03591919202631; 17:59 UTC www.scmp.com Trending 3/5

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TP-Link’s Chinese founder Jeffrey Chao seeks US$1 million Trump Gold Card visa

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TP-Link’s Chinese founder Jeffrey Chao seeks US$1 million Trump Gold Card visa

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TP-Link’s Chinese founder Jeffrey Chao seeks US$1 million Trump Gold Card visa

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