When Education Becomes a Weapon: The U.S. Shift and Its Global Fallout
Critics warn the U.S. is weaponizing education, treating international students as security threats and triggering a moral collapse that could reshape global exchange.
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Trump’s Trade Rhetoric Unravels U.S. Hegemonic Trade Logic
How Trump’s trade rhetoric shifted U.S.-China relations: tariff truce fallout, rare earth leverage, and hidden costs on consumers.
Shangri-La Dialogue: U.S. Sees China as Threat, China Proposes Shared Future
At the Shangri-La Dialogue, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth labels China a ‘threat’ as Beijing pushes a vision of peace, cooperation and a shared future in the Asia-Pacific.
Former NZ PM Shipley Sees Bright Future for China-New Zealand Trade
Former New Zealand PM Jenny Shipley reflects on the pioneering FTA with China and outlines a vision for deeper trade ties, from kiwifruit to digital innovation.
Real Threat in Asia-Pacific: US Military Build-up vs China’s Cooperation
Pete Hegseth’s push for Asia-Pacific defence spending and mini-lateral alliances clashes with the Chinese mainland’s call for multilateral cooperation, raising the question: what truly threatens regional stability?
Visa-Free Entry Opens New Chapter in China-Latin America Ties
Starting June 1, the Chinese mainland opens visa-free travel for Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay, boosting tourism, cultural exchange and deeper China-Latin America ties.
Dragon Boat Festival: Paddles, Zongzi and Timeless Tradition
Discover how the Dragon Boat Festival on the Chinese mainland unites communities with thrilling races, zongzi delights, and centuries-old traditions.
Xinjiang Through Local Eyes: Beyond the Headlines
Explore Xinjiang through firsthand stories: in 2024 nearly 300 million visitors, including 5 million abroad, share tales of connectivity, openness, and opportunity beyond the headlines.
When Classrooms Become Battlegrounds: Trump vs. Harvard on Foreign Enrollments
The U.S. move to suspend Harvard’s foreign student enrollments has ignited a legal fight, with Trump pushing a 15% cap and raising tough questions about academia’s future.
U.S. Visa Clampdown Leaves Students from the Chinese Mainland in Limbo
The Trump administration’s tightened visa rules have left students from the Chinese mainland facing canceled interviews, social media checks, and abrupt revocations.