The Trump administration has barred Harvard from admitting international students, fueling diplomatic tensions and sparking outrage in China.
The Trump administration has moved to bar Harvard University from enrolling international students, igniting a wave of criticism in China and underscoring the growing tensions between Washington and Beijing.
China’s Foreign Ministry condemned the decision, calling it a political move that undermines global academic cooperation. "China has consistently opposed the politicization of educational collaboration," a ministry spokesperson said on Friday. "This action will only damage the United States’ international image and reputation."
Chinese social media platforms lit up with reactions to the news. On Weibo, China’s equivalent of X, one popular comment read, "It’s fun to watch them destroy their own strength," while another said, "Trump comes to the rescue again." A hashtag related to the news attracted tens of millions of views, with many questioning whether Harvard can maintain its prestige without international students.
The announcement from the Department of Homeland Security marks a new escalation in an ongoing conflict between the Ivy League institution and the Trump administration. It also reflects a broader push to restrict international student presence in the United States as part of an aggressive immigration policy. In recent months, hundreds of student visas have been revoked across the country.
Harvard has been at odds with the administration for months, particularly over demands to change campus operations. The focus has shifted sharply to international students and staff allegedly involved in protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
In a statement released Thursday, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem claimed Harvard was promoting antisemitism and fostering links with the Chinese Communist Party. The department also pointed to alleged collaborations with Chinese institutions tied to military research and an organization previously blacklisted for human rights abuses.
The DHS statement referenced a letter sent earlier this week by bipartisan lawmakers, urging Harvard to disclose details about its partnerships with foreign entities identified as adversaries.
The development signals a larger fracture in US-China academic ties. China has long been the leading source of international students in the United States, but those relationships are now being redefined by rising geopolitical tensions, an ongoing tech and trade war, and increasing mistrust between the two global powers.
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