China, Harvard University and Trump administration
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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.
Almost 6,800 enrollees expected to be affected as Homeland Security chief also accuses university of fostering antisemitism
College officials fear that President Trump may use international enrollment as leverage to demand changes on campuses elsewhere.
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.
House Republicans issued a new set of demands to Harvard, saying an investigation is being launched into the school’s ties to China.
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.
Chinese students at Harvard were cancelling flights home on Friday and seeking legal advice on staying in the United States after President Donald Trump's administration blocked the famed university from enrolling foreign students.