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University of Michigan students walk past campus buildings in Ann Arbor in September 2023. Photo: The Detroit News via TNS
US-China relations

University of Michigan under investigation over Chinese bio-smuggling cases

The US Education Department is looking into the school’s foreign funding, citing illegal bids to bring biological materials into the country.

US-China relations

Head of US House panel urges schools to reconsider ‘nefarious’ Chinese scholarship programme

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Singapore

Status, culture, cost: more Chinese students choosing Singapore as US declines

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China jobs

‘It’s harder for us’: young Chinese struggle to compete in harsh UK job market

Landing a graduate job in Britain has never been tougher – and young Chinese face even greater challenges due to a host of cultural barriers.

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Chinese graduates are struggling to compete in a tough UK job market due to a host of cultural barriers. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China relations

Trump says ‘getting along well’ with China, downplays ‘aggressive’ acts

‘That’s the way the world works,’ Trump said when questioned by Fox News about the hacking of US telecoms system, intellectual property theft.

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China jobs

‘It helps me survive’: inside the UK’s thriving Chinese gig economy

Chinese graduates are riding out Britain’s job crunch by running errands for other expats. Some are earning a small fortune.

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Donald Trump

Trump says he may soon strike ‘mindbogglingly’ historic deal with Harvard

A federal judge, meanwhile, has blocked the US president’s effort to stop Harvard from enrolling foreign students.

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People walk on the Harvard campus in December 2024. Photo: AP
United States

US resumes foreign student visas but demands access to social media accounts

Officers will be watching for posts and messages that could be deemed hostile to the US, its government, culture and institutions.

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US-China relations

Judge extends order against Trump bid to block Harvard’s foreign students

Legal relief now to run until June 23 amid American president’s claim that university’s engagement with China is a national security concern.

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US-China relations

Exclusive | Is this the end of summer US study trips for Chinese children?

Many parents are rethinking plans for their children as new visa rules and bilateral hostilities take their toll.

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Changes in US visa processing have prompted many Chinese parents to reconsider American summer study tours for their children. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China relations

Chinese scholars in US bio-smuggling cases agree to stay in jail

There was concern that Han Chengxuan and Jian Yunqing would flee the US if released on bond, like a Chinese national in an unrelated case.

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Chinese scientist Han Chengxuan is seen in an image provided on Friday. Photo: Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office via AP
United States

Opinion | Trump’s attacks on pillars of US society: reform or score settling?

US and Hong Kong experiences show societies must continually balance value of constructive criticism with need for institutional stability.

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US-China relations

US arrests another Chinese scientist with no permit to send biological material

Scientist is accused of shipping material to University of Michigan; 2 charged last week over conspiring to smuggle toxic fungus.

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China jobs

‘It’s too much’: Chinese students reconsider UK degrees as policies harden

Young Chinese express dismay at Britain’s rising tuition fees and tough new visa policies – but say it’s still better than Trump’s America.

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Rising tuition fees and tightening visa policies in the United Kingdom are pushing some Chinese students to pursue degrees elsewhere. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China relations

China slams US as research pair face toxic fungus smuggling charge

Charges against Jian Yunqing and Liu Zunyong include conspiracy, smuggling ‘dangerous biological pathogen’ into US and visa fraud.

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The pair are alleged to have planned to carry out research on the material at a University of Michigan laboratory. Photo: TNS
Donald Trump

In Trump’s America, foreign students now ‘expendable’ after his broken promise

On the campaign trail, Trump said, if elected, he would grant green cards to all foreign students who graduate from US colleges. That never came to pass.

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Opinion | The Harvard in Trump’s mind bears little resemblance to reality

Far from being a liberal mess, the university offers an invaluable space for the lively exchange of ideas and stellar academic research.

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US-China relations

Over 700 US scholars of China urge Rubio to pause student visa limits

Petition sent to America’s top diplomat who vowed visa revocations targeting Chinese students marks first organised pushback by scholars.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is America’s top diplomat. The State Department oversees the adjudication of visas that grant foreign nationals entry to the US. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
China education

Harvard speech by Chinese graduate exposes class disillusionment at home

Chinese are becoming increasingly aware that ‘many paths are simply out of reach for ordinary people’: anthropologist.

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US-China relations

China vows to protect students in face of ban on new foreign students at Harvard

US president’s proclamation on Wednesday night blocks enrolments and orders review into existing ones, with a view to revoking visas.

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US-China relations

Letters | Fear-driven US policy on Chinese students sends the wrong message

Readers discuss what Chinese students bring to the US, the Chinese change of heart on studying abroad, and suspicions of White House insider trading.

Graduating students gather for their commencement ceremony at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts on May 29. Photo: TNS
US-China relations

Harvard speech sparks China debate on elite education access, privilege

Chinese student’s viral speech urging unity amid US visa crackdown draws scrutiny over her education path, raising questions over accessibility.

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A speech by Yurong “Luanna” Jiang, the first Chinese woman chosen as Harvard University’s student commencement speaker, has raised questions about a lack of access to elite schools for many ordinary students. Photo: AP
US-China relations

China lifts in public opinion around the world as US drops, survey data shows

Only Russia sees significant improvement in views of the US since Trump returned to presidency: US research firm.

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US-China relations

What do Chinese parents think of US moves to restrict student visas?

Trump administration’s unpredictable approach sees some abandon American dream for options closer to home or in other Western nations.

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US-China relations

Harvard Chinese student’s graduation speech strikes a chord as Trump leads purge

First Chinese woman selected student speaker at a Harvard graduation sparks heated discussion on both Chinese and American social media.

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Yurong “Luanna” Jiang delivers her speech at Harvard University on May 29. Photo: AP
Education in Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong can benefit from Donald Trump’s crackdown on foreign students

The United States is closing the door on the global talents that the city is striving to tap with its ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand.

The row began with Trump pressuring America’s oldest university over its funding and admissions following protests on campus over the Israel-Gaza war. Photo: TNS
US-China relations

Trump’s bid to calm foreign students adds to visa confusion for Chinese

Trump says international students will be ‘fine’, but fails to clarify administration’s threat to crack down on Chinese studying in US.

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US-China relations

Student flees to China after being charged with voting illegally in Michigan

The Chinese national had surrendered his passport but managed to leave the country using another passport, the FBI says.

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