In recent weeks, Washington has made it harder for international students to study in America, pausing new student visa interviews and even revoking visas for Chinese students, according to a statement by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
But when the children’s choir 'One Voice' from the U.S. took the stage in Beijing to sing the traditional song 'As You Wish', it sparked a global outpouring of goodwill.
Uploaded on social media platforms in the Chinese mainland, the performance video went viral, garnering millions of likes and thousands of heartfelt comments praising the choir’s emotional rendition and clear respect for Chinese culture.
In a special segment on CGTN’s The Hub, the choir’s director and crew shared behind-the-scenes moments: from learning Mandarin phrases to rehearsing with local musicians. The experience left fans on both sides of the Pacific inspired by the power of culture to bridge divides.
For young global citizens, entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts, thought leaders and changemakers, sports and entertainment fans, and adventurous travelers, this story is a reminder: policy changes might reshape formal ties, but art and human connections find a way.
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U.S. tightening of student visa rules can't stop human connections
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