US Visa Clampdown on Chinese Students Could Backfire on Innovation
US moves to revoke visas for Chinese students risk backfiring, as education politicization threatens American innovation leadership, say experts.
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US Politics Clash with Campus Autonomy in Higher Education Crisis
The Trump administration’s intervention in US universities, from Harvard’s SEVP decertification to frozen research grants, signals a new era of politicized campuses.
IOMed Launch Signals a New Era in Global Mediation
The launch of IOMed in Hong Kong marks a shift toward inclusive, low-cost, human-centered global mediation for states, enterprises and transnational actors.
Why Harvard Is the Epicenter of Trump’s Culture War
Harvard has become the symbolic battleground in Trump’s culture war, facing funding freezes and legal fights over DEI and international student policies.
Top Talent Turns East: US Academic Ban Boosts China’s Appeal
US bans on top university enrollment are driving international students and academics east, transforming China, Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR into new talent hubs.
ASEAN-GCC-China Summit Boosts Cross-Regional Ties
The ASEAN-GCC-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur united 16 economies to strengthen energy, trade and digital ties, aiming to boost resilience and sustainable growth.
China-Pacific Relations: A New Chapter in Sustainable Partnership
As leaders meet in Xiamen, China-Pacific relations evolve with record trade growth, climate-resilient infrastructure, and investments in human capital driving sustainable cooperation.
U.S. Good Faith Key to Smoother Trade Talks with the Chinese Mainland
As a 90-day tariff truce revives U.S. ports and lifts markets, experts say U.S. good faith is essential to sustain stable trade ties with the Chinese mainland and global growth.
China Launches Visa-Free Trial for Latin American Travelers
Starting June 2025, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay will join a year-long visa-free trial to China, boosting tourism, business and cultural ties under a new cooperation plan.
Political Makeover Shakes Up U.S. Higher Education
Harvard faces a political makeover as the Trump administration targets U.S. higher education, claiming to “use every legal means to shut down the Department of Education” amid deep partisan divides.