65 h. ago ‘Uncertainty has costs’: the Asian students rethinking US education plans

As a teenager in military-ruled Myanmar, Muang* viewed a US college degree as the ultimate escape – a passport to freedom, stability and a future unbound by the limits of a junta-run state. At 19, he made it. A full scholarship to one of America’s most prestigious universities marked the culmination of years of perseverance. But today, that hard-won dream feels precarious. “You grow up in a country where it’s a dictatorship and you don’t have any opportunities to build your own life,” Muang...

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7 d. ago Cultural exchange over lunch: Central Asian students in Beijing

Cultural exchange over lunch: Central Asian students in Beijing  news.cgtn.com

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2 w. ago Chinese, Japanese university students gather in Beijing for cultural exchange event

Chinese, Japanese university students gather in Beijing for cultural exchange event  bastillepost.com

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2 w. ago Is India poised to rival US universities in a global academic shift?

The recent US decision to pause student visa interviews for enhanced social media vetting has increased anxiety among Asian students, who once viewed American universities as key pathways to global career opportunities. International students have been facing deportations for taking part in political protests to trivial offences such as traffic violations, dimming the allure of the American dream. Cuts to federal research grants have also driven students and academics to seek opportunities...

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2 w. ago Taiwan criticizes China's cultural exchanges dismissed for being propaganda

Taiwan criticizes China's cultural exchanges dismissed for being propaganda  Taiwan News

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2 w. ago Taiwan dismisses China's cultural exchanges for being propaganda

Taiwan dismisses China's cultural exchanges for being propaganda  Taiwan News

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2 w. ago In Indonesia, Chinese premier urges multilateralism in face of protectionism

Beijing stands ready to work with Jakarta to uphold multilateralism amid growing protectionism and trade disruptions, Chinese Premier Li Qiang told Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday. In talks in Jakarta on the second day of his trip to Southeast Asia’s biggest economy, Li said China was willing to “join Indonesia to address risks and challenges, and consolidate cooperation in politics, the economy, people-to-people and cultural exchanges, maritime affairs and security”, state...

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4 w. ago The "Rejoicing in Woods and Springs: A Journey through Garden Cultures in China and the Wider World" exhibition targets to run in Hong Kong in 2026

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Hong Kong Jockey Club and Palace Museum have signed a landmark Memorandum of Cooperation titled “Promotion of Chinese Culture and Arts Tech Talent Development in the Mainland and Hong Kong”. The five-year collaboration aligns with the Central Government’s vision as outlined in the National 14th Five-Year Plan, which aims to position Hong Kong as an East-meets-West hub for international cultural exchange. The initiative also aims to nurture arts technology and cultural talent, laying a solid foundation for innovation and creativity in this sector.Key initiatives The Memorandum outlines several key initiatives aimed at achieving its ambitious goals. Among them is the restoration of the historic Chengqiangong at the Palace Museum and the subsequent creation of The Palace Museum Hong Kong Cultural Exchange Hub. This hub will serve as a vibrant platform for cultural interaction, featuring the thematic exhibit...

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last month China and Mongolia youths attend cultural exchange event in Beijing

China and Mongolia youths attend cultural exchange event in Beijing  China Daily

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