79% of Americans believe admitting international students benefits both academia and the economy—a figure that has remained stable since 2021. However, when the question turns specifically to Chinese students, public opinion is sharply divided: 50% of respondents support restrictions, while 47% oppose them, making the issue a focal point of debate.
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee recently added a provision to the Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that seeks to reinstate the “China Initiative,” drawing concern from Asian American advocacy groups.
As calls for curriculum diversification grow louder, more American students will soon encounter Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and other minority histories in public school classrooms. A new study released by the Committee of 100, a prominent Chinese American leadership organization, shows that as of August 20, 2025, a total of 23 states have…
