The Chinese government said on Friday Trump administration moves international students to Harvard University It will damage the U.S. international status, and a university in Hong Kong hopes to exploit uncertainty by committing to bring it in. Chinese students account for a large proportion of international students at Harvard University. According to the school’s data, the university recruited 6,703 international students in 2024, accounting for about a quarter of the entire student body, with 1,203 from China.
The Trump administration’s moves were a hot topic on Chinese social media, announced Thursday. State broadcaster CCTV questions whether the U.S. will become a major destination for foreign students, noting Harvard is Already sued the U.S. government in court.
CCTV commented: “But with longer litigation periods, thousands of international students may have difficulties.” It continued that it is necessary for international students to consider other options “when policy uncertainty becomes the norm.”
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Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said in a daily briefing in Beijing that education cooperation with the United States is mutually beneficial and China opposes politicization.
“Relevant actions by the United States will only damage its own image and international credibility,” she said.
She added that China will firmly protect the rights and interests of Chinese students and scholars abroad, but in this case she did not provide any details on how to do it.
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accused Harvard of “promoting violence, anti-Semitism and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party on its campus.”
She said the government’s actions against prestigious universities will “as a warning” to other universities.
Last month, CBS Boston reported Nome requested Detailed records of what Harvard foreign student visa holders call “illegal and violent activities”.
“Universities have the right to enroll from foreign students and benefit from their higher tuition fees to help their billion-dollar donations, which is a privilege, not a right,” Noim said in a statement. “Harvard has a lot of opportunities to do the right thing. It refuses.”
White House spokesman Abigail Jackson said Harvard has become a “hotbed for anti-American, anti-Semitism, relative agitators.”
“They have repeatedly failed to take action to address the common problems that have negative impacts on American students and now they have to face the consequences of their actions,” Jackson said in a statement.
Harvard called the administration’s actions illegal.
“We are fully committed to maintaining Harvard’s ability to host international students and scholars from over 140 countries and enrich the university and this country – unvalued. We are working quickly to provide guidance and support to members of our community,” the university said in a statement Thursday. “This retaliatory action threatens serious harm to the Harvard community and our country and undermines the academic and research missions of Harvard.”
CBS Boston Report Panic is quickly falling into For some new foreign students at Harvard, they have been scrambling to find other university options and develop new plans before the fall semester. At least one Chinese university is openly seeking to meet their needs.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology provides open invitations to international students who have been admitted and those who have been admitted. The agency issued a press release saying it will provide unconditional quotes, simplified admission procedures and academic support to facilitate a seamless transition.
Some people in China joked online that they had the university open a branch in Harbin, northeastern China, with his name the same as Harvard.
For a long time, the issue of Chinese students studying overseas in relations with the United States has been the focus of tension. In Mr. Trump’s first semester, China’s Ministry of Education warns students about rising rejection rates and shorter visa terms
Last year, the Chinese Foreign Ministry protested that many Chinese students were questioned and sent home when they arrived at U.S. airports.
China’s state media has long played gun violence in the United States and portrayed the United States as a dangerous place. Some Chinese students choose to study in the UK or other countries
