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New York Times
2 days ago
- General
- New York Times
Why the U.S. Opened Its Doors to Chinese Students, and Why Trump Is Closing Them
In 1987, when Haipei Shue arrived in the United States as a student, he recalls receiving the warmest of welcomes. He was a graduate student in sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. 'People were curious about us, inviting us to their homes, wanting to be friends,' Mr. Shue said on Thursday, describing an openness that defined his early years in a country then seen by many in China as a beacon of opportunity. 'It was an extraordinary time,' he said. That era of academic exchange between China and the United States, beginning in the 1970s under President Jimmy Carter as a form of soft power diplomacy, now stands in sharp contrast to the Trump administration's recent stance toward the country. The administration announced this week that it would aggressively revoke visas for Chinese students with ties to the Chinese Communist Party or for those studying in broadly defined 'critical fields.' The administration also plans to enhance vetting of future applicants for student visas, including looking at social media posts. Those policies promise to reduce the number of students from China coming to the United States, who have been a fixture on American university campuses for decades. In 2024, there were roughly 277,000 students. The Trump administration says China exploits U.S. universities to bolster its military and technological capabilities. And Trump officials argue that some Chinese students may pose risks of espionage and technology theft. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Al Jazeera
3 days ago
- General
- Al Jazeera
Reaction from China on US student visas being revoked
NewsFeed Reaction from China on US student visas being revoked The US has announced it will begin aggressively revoking Chinese students' visas and increase scrutiny of future applicants. China has responded, saying it opposes any disruption to existing student exchange arrangements, as Katrina Yu reports from Beijing.
The Guardian
23-05-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
US university scholars and international students: are you considering working or studying elsewhere?
International students at Harvard University were ordered this week to transfer schools or lose their legal status following the Trump administration's revocation of the university's eligibility to enroll students from abroad. While that order was swiftly blocked by a judge, it is one of a series of events creating uncertainty on campuses across the US. It follows the US government's revocation of hundreds of student visas on various grounds, including minor infractions or participation in protests against the war in Gaza. (Some of those visas have been reinstated.) Academics have also felt the impact of funding cuts and subsequent hiring freezes, leading to hundreds looking to leave the US to work elsewhere. Whether you are a student or an academic, we would like to hear how you have been affected. Are you considering leaving the US and working abroad? If you are an international student who had plans to study in the US, are you now considering studying elsewhere? You can tell us if you are planning on leaving the US or changing your mind about studying there by filling in the form below, or messaging us. Please include as much detail as possible Please include as much detail as possible Please include as much detail as possible Please note, the maximum file size is 5.7 MB. Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian. Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian. If you include other people's names please ask them first. Contact us on WhatsApp or Signal at +447766780300. For more information, please see our guidance on contacting us via WhatsApp, For true anonymity please use our SecureDrop service instead.
The National
13-05-2025
- Business
- The National
UK considering 6% levy on university income from foreign students
Universities are facing a levy of 6 per cent on the income raised from overseas students' fees under the UK government's plans to reduce net migration. The proposal was put forward in a plan published on Monday, which stated that fees paid by students coming to Britain contribute £12 billion ($15.85 billion) towards the higher education sector. Fees form part of an overall £20.65 billion contribution to the economy made by international students 'but it is right that these benefits are shared', the government said. The government is exploring a levy it says will be reinvested in the higher education and skills system and though a figure was not revealed, it is understood to be 6 per cent. Under the proposals, graduate visas will be reduced to 18 months and the requirements that sponsoring universities must meet to recruit international students will be strengthened. The UK government said there have been problems involving "misuse and exploitation of student visas" and "too many graduates" who stay in the UK after their studies are not moving into graduate-level jobs. The plans form part of a pledge by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to significantly reduce migration, which has risen sharply in recent years and led to the rise of the anti-migration Reform UK party. But university leaders have been warning of significant financial concerns caused by a drop in the number of international students, who can be charged higher tuition fees, following restrictions introduced by the former Conservative government, as well as frozen tuition fees paid by domestic students. Last week, an analysis by the Office for Students, the higher education regulator, forecast 43 per cent of universities and colleges in England were expected to be in deficit this year. Nick Hillman, director of the Higher Education Policy Institute think tank, warned the proposed levy on international students 'will be seen by many as a tax on a very successful UK export sector'. Mr Hillman said other ideas were also 'problematic', particularly reducing the length of the graduate visa. He explained that 'employers wanted to see an increase to three or four years, rather than a reduction, as new employees take months to become productive members of the workforce'. Vivienne Stern, chief executive of Universities UK, said: 'Following years of frozen fees, inadequate research funding and a rapid downturn in international students, the current operating environment is very challenging'. "We would urge government to think carefully about the impact that a levy on international student fees will have on universities and the attractiveness of the UK as a study destination,' she said. Business leaders are also warning that a levy and any restrictions on overseas students could have an adverse effect on the British economy. Rain Newton-Smith, chief executive of the Confederation of British Industry, said: "Policy changes that risk making the UK a less attractive place to study, or increase costs confronting universities, will have knock-on impacts for the competitive strength of UK higher education as a growth export and young people's ability to access degree-level education at home. "These trade-offs need to be considered if the government is serious about developing domestic talent and driving growth."
