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  • Chinese Families Pursue American Education Despite US-China Tensions: An Enduring Educational Investment

    Chinese Families Pursue American Education Despite US-China Tensions: An Enduring Educational Investment

    Oct 29, 2025 05:46 pm CST

    Despite deteriorating US-China relations, Chinese families continue investing heavily in American education, with parents paying upwards of $100,000 annually for their children to access diverse learning opportunities and international exposure at US institutions. While political tensions and visa uncertainties create challenges, the prestige and quality of American universities remain powerful attractions for Chinese families seeking educational advancement and global perspectives for their children.

  • Opinion | Great American Exodus: Indian Scholars Are Fleeing US - But To Where?

    Opinion | Great American Exodus: Indian Scholars Are Fleeing US - But To Where?

    Sep 01, 2025 09:28 pm CST

    As US politics under Trump drives out young researchers, India has an opportunity to lure its brightest scientific minds back. Tamil Nadu is leading the way, but a national strategy is urgently needed.