The US government recently announced plans to revoke the visas of hundreds of thousands of Chinese students, citing possible ties to the Chinese Communist Party. Tony Macie, a Master’s candidate in Public Administration at Harvard Kennedy School, criticized the policy as a form of “collective punishment” based on broad suspicion, undermining the openness and inclusivity that higher education should uphold. Macie emphasized that Chinese students bring unique perspectives and depth to American classrooms, and that academic dialogue and exchange are essential for progress. Blocking their entry not only weakens the competitiveness and diversity of US universities but also sends the wrong message: that effort and integrity are insufficient for students from certain countries to access opportunities.
From an international viewpoint, another reader highlighted that China’s rapid rise is reshaping traditional ideas about studying abroad. As a major global economic and territorial power, China now possesses strong educational resources and innovation capacity, especially in cutting-edge fields like artificial intelligence. In contrast, the new knowledge other countries can offer Chinese students is becoming limited, prompting a redefinition of the value of overseas education.
Meanwhile, concerns have also grown over former US President Donald Trump’s inconsistent trade policies, which have unsettled markets and regulators. Trump’s repeated announcements of high tariffs followed by swift reversals caused significant market volatility. Analysts have raised suspicions about potential insider trading within the White House and called for thorough investigations into the trading activities of Trump and his associates to ensure transparency, fairness, and public trust in financial markets.
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