Trump's Harvard foreign student ban rattles Asians on campus and beyond

From Japan to India, researchers predict interest in US universities will fade

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People walk on the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on April 15.  © Reuters

RYOHTAROH SATOH

TOKYO -- The revocation of Harvard University's right to enroll international students by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has shocked students across Asia, with experts warning of a prolonged impact on willingness to choose the U.S. as their destination.

A Japanese graduate student at Harvard is anxiously questioning his ability to attend next week's graduation ceremony peacefully, following news on Thursday that raised concerns about his future visa status. The student, who is in his late 20s and passionate about tackling social issues, chose Harvard for its open and liberal school culture and diverse array of courses.

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