Harvard's China ties become a political liability
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The Trump administration's push to end Harvard University's ability to enroll foreign students is partly because of "coordinated activity" with the Chinese Communist Party.
College officials fear that President Trump may use international enrollment as leverage to demand changes on campuses elsewhere.
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In its intensifying fight with the White House, Harvard was dealt its heaviest blow yet on Thursday, when the government blocked the Ivy League school from enrolling foreign students. The move
Beyond the shock for students, President Trump’s moves against higher education are being seen in China as a blow to one of the last admirable American institutions.
As the US government continues its crackdown on Harvard University, allegations of links to China and Iran have led to a probe by a joint House committee. The premier university is being investigated by the House Select Committee on China as well as the House Committee on Education and Workforce for its alleged links to groups affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party and research groups being aided by Iran.
The lawmakers say they intend to "hold Harvard accountable to the American people." The post House Republicans launch investigation into whether Harvard aided Chinese Communist Party appeared first on Boston.