WASHINGTON] The Trump administration’s attempt to block Harvard, with its global reputation for academic excellence, from enrolling international students adds to a growing list of measures that risk severely undercutting American “soft power.

The number of American students studying in China has also dropped sharply, falling from about 11,000 in 2019 to around 800 in 2024, according to the State Department and other reports. The latest efforts by the administration to restrict visas for Chinese students has shifted the mood on university campuses, too.

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To win the soft power war, Washington should stop targeting Harvard’s international students and publishing cringe-worthy memes.

Harvard’s China Health Partnership reportedly hosted healthcare policy training sessions that included XPCC officials, a fact highlighted by Chinese government outlets. "We are deeply concerned ...

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In May 2025, as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire put a momentary stop to deadly fighting between India and Pakistan, claims circulated ( archived) that U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Burns said, "Treating India and Pakistan the same would be a mistake. Our ties with India are growing stronger — but we don't trust Pakistan.'"

Harvard University faced scrutiny over its ties to China. The Trump administration accused the university of fostering antisemitism and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party. It moved to revoke Harvard's ability to enroll foreign students.