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The Star
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Universities urged to facilitate students affected by Harvard ban
THE Education Bureau of Hong Kong said that it had called on universities in the Chinese territory to attract top talent following a ban on Harvard University enrolling foreign students. US President Donald Trump's administration had recently revoked Harvard University's ability to enrol new international students and is forcing current students of foreign nationalities to transfer to other schools or lose their legal status to be in the United States. The ban, effective beginning from the 2025-2026 school year, comes as the administration previously said Harvard fostered antisemitism and coordinated with the Chinese Communist Party. Chinese nationals make up about a fifth of Harvard's foreign student intake in 2024, according to university figures. 'The Education Bureau has promptly called on all universities in Hong Kong to introduce facilitation measures for those eligible with a view to safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of students and scholars, and to attract top talent,' the bureau said in an emailed statement. The Education Bureau also said it has been in contact with the Harvard Club of Hong Kong to offer support for students who have been admitted to Harvard for further studies. 'We will continue to keep a close eye on the needs of students whose studies have been affected by the shifting global education landscape,' the bureau said, adding that it would consider support measures as part of the city's role as an 'international education hub.' Hong Kong, a former British colony with a population of 7.5 million, has five universities in the top 100 of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and was until recently regarded as one of Asia's freest academic arenas. Schools and universities in the financial hub are now obliged to integrate national security and patriotic themes into their teaching, bringing them closer in line with education in mainland China. Hong Kong's University of Science and Technology (HKUST) on Friday announced an open invitation to international undergraduate and postgraduate students at Harvard University, as well as those holding confirmed offers to continue their studies at HKUST. 'The university will provide unconditional offers, streamlined admission procedures and academic support to facilitate a seamless transition for interested students,' the university said. — Reuters
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Hong Kong targets ‘top talent' as Harvard faces international student ban
Hong Kong's education bureau has called on the city's universities to 'attract top talent' by opening their doors to those affected by the Trump administration's attempt to ban Harvard from enrolling international students. Last week the Trump administration revoked Harvard's Student and Exchange Visitor Program certification, effectively banning the university from accepting foreign students. A US federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the government from enforcing the ban, which would have reportedly forced students currently enrolled and not graduating this year to transfer to another institution or lose their legal status and visa. Harvard has launched legal action, but it has done little to assuage concerns among students thrown into limbo. Experts have warned the US the ban could be a boon for foreign institutions looking to attract talent. On Monday Hong Kong's education bureau said it had 'promptly called on all universities in Hong Kong to introduce facilitation measures for those eligible with a view to safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of students and scholars, and to attract top talent'. The Hong Kong Science and Technology University announced on Friday an open invitation to any affected foreign students, offering a place to those forced to leave Harvard as well as those with confirmed offers. 'The university will provide unconditional offers, streamlined admission procedures, and academic support to facilitate a seamless transition for interested students,' it said. Hong Kong is home to five of the world's top 100 universities, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, however in recent years they have been made to integrate national security and patriotic themes into studies, after China's ruling Communist party tightened its grip on the semi-autonomous city. More than 2,000 students from Asia are currently enrolled at Harvard, with an unknown number accepted and waiting to start. 'A lot of people in east Asia have some sort of fantasy and feel the prestige of Harvard,' said Taiwanese student Chu, who asked that his real name not be published. Chu was expecting to start a Masters in Science in August, and has already paid about $3,000 in visa and accommodation fees, and deferred his hospital residency for a year 'I either stick with Harvard or I just go back to my residency training,' he said. 'There's no other alternative I have.' In a lawsuit filed against the Trump administrations attempted ban, Harvard said the move would immediately blunt its competitiveness in attracting the world's top students. 'In our interconnected global economy, a university that cannot welcome students from all corners of the world is at a competitive disadvantage', it said, adding foreign students were 'a key factor' in the college maintaining its standing in academia. The vast majority of Harvard's foreign students – about 1,200 currently studying – are from China. On China's Xiao Hong Shu app, a Chinese masters student from Sichuan, said she had given talks to campus classmates about unequal access to education in her home country. 'As a fresh graduate studying abroad in the US for the first time, I've overcome a lot to get here,' she said. 'But when the hammer came down today, it was the first time I truly realised just how small I am.' A spokesperson for China's ministry of foreign affairs, Mao Ning, said on Friday that China 'opposed the politicisation of educational cooperation', and warned the move would 'harm the image and international standing of the United States'. On the social media platform Weibo, a series of related hashtags, including 'Trump is destroying Harvard', saw more than 200 million interactions, including many viewing it as the latest skirmish between the US and China. Among the reasons cited by the Trump administration for revoking Harvard's program was an accusation that it fostered 'coordinating with the Chinese Communist party on its campus'. Additional research by Jason Tzu Kuan Lu and Lillian Yang
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Hong Kong urges universities to facilitate students after Harvard ban
Hong Kong's Education Bureau said that it had called on universities in the Chinese territory to attract top talent following a ban on Harvard University enrolling foreign students. U.S. President Donald Trump's administration revoked Harvard University's ability to enrol international students and is forcing current foreign students to transfer to other schools or lose their legal status. The ban, effective for the 2025-2026 school year, comes as the administration said Harvard fostered antisemitism and coordinated with the Chinese Communist Party. Chinese nationals make up about a fifth of Harvard's foreign student intake in 2024. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dukung Orang Terkasih Menghadapi Limfoma: Mulai Di Sini Limfoma Baca Undo Also Read: US bans Harvard from admitting foreign students: What it means for nearly the 7,000 already on campus (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) "The Education Bureau has promptly called on all universities in Hong Kong to introduce facilitation measures for those eligible with a view to safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of students and scholars, and to attract top talent," the bureau said in an emailed statement. Live Events The bureau has contacted the Harvard Club of Hong Kong to offer support for students who have been admitted to Harvard for further studies. "We will continue to keep a close eye on the needs of students whose studies have been affected by the shifting global education landscape," it said, adding that it would consider support measures as part of the city's role as an "international education hub." Also Read: US Judge blocks Trump administration from revoking Harvard enrollment of foreign student s Hong Kong, a former British colony with a population of 7.5 million, has five universities in the top 100 of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and was until recently regarded as one of Asia's freest academic arenas. Schools and universities in the financial hub are now obliged to integrate national security and patriotic themes into their teaching, bringing them closer in line with education in mainland China. Hong Kong's University of Science and Technology (HKUST) on Friday announced an open invitation to international undergraduate and postgraduate students at Harvard University, as well as those holding confirmed offers to continue their studies at HKUST. "The university will provide unconditional offers, streamlined admission procedures, and academic support to facilitate a seamless transition for interested students."
Straits Times
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Hong Kong urges universities to facilitate students after Harvard ban
FILE PHOTO: A view of the Business School campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., April 15, 2025. REUTERS/Faith Ninivaggi/File Photo HONG KONG - Hong Kong's Education Bureau said that it had called on universities in the Chinese territory to attract top talent following a ban on Harvard University enrolling foreign students. U.S. President Donald Trump's administration revoked Harvard University's ability to enrol international students and is forcing current foreign students to transfer to other schools or lose their legal status. The ban, effective for the 2025-2026 school year, comes as the administration said Harvard fostered antisemitism and coordinated with the Chinese Communist Party. Chinese nationals make up about a fifth of Harvard's foreign student intake in 2024. "The Education Bureau has promptly called on all universities in Hong Kong to introduce facilitation measures for those eligible with a view to safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of students and scholars, and to attract top talent," the bureau said in an emailed statement. The bureau has contacted the Harvard Club of Hong Kong to offer support for students who have been admitted to Harvard for further studies. "We will continue to keep a close eye on the needs of students whose studies have been affected by the shifting global education landscape," it said, adding that it would consider support measures as part of the city's role as an "international education hub." Hong Kong, a former British colony with a population of 7.5 million, has five universities in the top 100 of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and was until recently regarded as one of Asia's freest academic arenas. Schools and universities in the financial hub are now obliged to integrate national security and patriotic themes into their teaching, bringing them closer in line with education in mainland China. Hong Kong's University of Science and Technology (HKUST) on Friday announced an open invitation to international undergraduate and postgraduate students at Harvard University, as well as those holding confirmed offers to continue their studies at HKUST. "The university will provide unconditional offers, streamlined admission procedures, and academic support to facilitate a seamless transition for interested students." REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
New Straits Times
26-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Hong Kong urges universities to facilitate students after Harvard ban
HONG KONG: Hong Kong's Education Bureau said that it had called on universities in the Chinese territory to attract top talent following a ban on Harvard University enrolling foreign students. US President Donald Trump's administration revoked Harvard University's ability to enrol international students and is forcing current foreign students to transfer to other schools or lose their legal status. The ban, effective for the 2025–2026 academic year, comes as the administration said Harvard fostered antisemitism and coordinated with the Chinese Communist Party. Chinese nationals make up about a fifth of Harvard's foreign student intake in 2024. "The Education Bureau has promptly called on all universities in Hong Kong to introduce facilitation measures for those eligible with a view to safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of students and scholars, and to attract top talent," the bureau said in an emailed statement. The bureau has contacted the Harvard Club of Hong Kong to offer support for students who have been admitted to Harvard for further studies. "We will continue to keep a close eye on the needs of students whose studies have been affected by the shifting global education landscape," it said, adding that it would consider support measures as part of the city's role as an "international education hub." Hong Kong, a former British colony with a population of 7.5 million, has five universities in the top 100 of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and was until recently regarded as one of Asia's freest academic arenas. Schools and universities in the financial hub are now obliged to integrate national security and patriotic themes into their teaching, bringing them closer in line with education in mainland China. Hong Kong's University of Science and Technology (HKUST) on Friday announced an open invitation to international undergraduate and postgraduate students at Harvard University, as well as those holding confirmed offers to continue their studies at HKUST. "The university will provide unconditional offers, streamlined admission procedures, and academic support to facilitate a seamless transition for interested students."
