Hong Kong students eyeing US universities advised to check social media accounts

Hong Kong students eyeing US universities advised to check social media accounts

Hong Kong students hoping to attend universities in the US should review their social media for content related to the country’s politics, an education consultant has advised, as uncertainties swirled amid reported flip-flopping over whether consulates could process visa applications for Harvard. Consultants on Sunday told the Post they were still trying to get confirmation…

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‘Xenophobic’ US visa ban bill puts Chinese students in the geopolitical crosshairs – again

‘Xenophobic’ US visa ban bill puts Chinese students in the geopolitical crosshairs – again

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…

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Swiss university’s not-so-neutral policy to restrict applications from Chinese students

Swiss university’s not-so-neutral policy to restrict applications from Chinese students

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…

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