Harvard's China ties become a political liability
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The Trump administration’s move to bar Harvard University from enrolling international students has ricocheted across China, with officials and commentators seeing it through one lens: the growing rivalry between Washington and Beijing.
Before a judge temporarily blocked Trump’s ban on Harvard enrolling foreign students, China warned that the move would “damage” America’s image.
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The Trump administration's push to end Harvard University's ability to enroll foreign students is partly because of "coordinated activity" with the Chinese Communist Party.
Harvard University's longstanding connections with China are under fire as the Trump administration accuses the institution of facilitating Beijing-backed influence operations on campus. With accusations of antisemitism and ties to the Chinese Communist Party,
Lawmakers question Harvard's collaborations with Chinese paramilitary and Iranian-funded researchers, citing potential violations of U.S. sanctions and security risks.
As the US government's crackdown on Harvard University intensifies, links to China and Iran have emerged, raising national security concerns in the United States.
Beyond the shock for students, President Trump’s moves against higher education are being seen in China as a blow to one of the last admirable American institutions.