Although the likelihood of the bill’s passage remains low, the proposal sends a chilling message to Chinese students, with some bracing for disruption to their academic futures and coming up with backup plans. The bill targets all Chinese nationals regardless of the student’s field or level of study. Representative Riley Moore of West Virginia, the…
Republicans in the US House of Representatives plan to introduce a bill on Friday to block Chinese citizens from getting student visas, citing their potential to serve as spies for Beijing, and adding fresh fuel to a debate about attracting needed foreign talent while addressing national security concerns. Representative Riley Moore of West Virginia, a…
We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. As US and India line up in a second Trump administration, China may be targeted Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen Days after Donald…
It is one of the world’s most prestigious universities, training the top engineers and scientists of the future. But a recent move by Switzerland’s ETH Zurich (Federal Institute of Technology Zurich) to restrict admission of students from countries including China has been heavily criticised, with one Chinese scientist who spent years working in the country…