Long advantageous, Harvard’s China ties become a political liability

Long advantageous, Harvard's China ties become a political liability Long advantageous, Harvard's China ties become a political liability

WASHINGTON () – Harvard University’s links to China, long an asset to the school, have become a liability as the Trump administration levels accusations that its campus is plagued by Beijing-backed influence operations.

On Thursday the administration moved to revoke Harvard’s ability to enroll foreign students, saying it fostered antisemitism and coordinated with the Chinese Communist Party. Among them are Chinese nationals who made up about a fifth of Harvard’s foreign student intake in 2024, the university said.