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Why a Harvard Speaker Drew a Social Media Backlash in China

A Harvard graduate, a doctor and an actress have been at the center of social media storms over perceived privilege. Some see economic anxiety behind it.

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Jiang Yurong, a graduate of Harvard Kennedy School, was subjected to anger and suspicion on Chinese social media after her commencement speech was posted online.

China Really Wants to Attract Talented Scientists. Trump Just Helped.

Even before the U.S. threatened to bar international students and besieged universities, China’s huge spending campaign on the sciences was bearing fruit.

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Portraits of world-class scientists displayed in the main academic building of Westlake University in Hangzhou.
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