The Trump administration barred Harvard from enrolling international students, sparking outrage in China. Chinese officials and commentators view this as an escalation of US-China rivalry. The move, part of a broader US immigration crackdown, targets Harvard's alleged ties to Chinese institutions involved in military research. This decision impacts numerous Chinese students at Harvard and reflects growing tensions between the two superpowers, potentially hindering scientific and technological advancement in the US. Harvard maintains it's committed to its international students.

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