Opinion – Chinese American Times

10/21/202510/21/2025

China’s College Expansion Spurs Growth in U.S. Higher Education, NBER Study Finds

A new working paper released by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) reveals that China’s massive college expansion, launched in 1999, has not only reshaped the country’s higher education system but also profoundly influenced the educational and economic landscape of U.S. universities and their surrounding communities. The study suggests that China’s domestic education reform has unintentionally become a major driving force behind the expansion of American higher education.

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China’s College Expansion Spurs Growth in U.S. Higher Education, NBER Study Finds

10/18/202510/18/2025

A Life Adrift, a Heart Returned — Remembering Yang Chen-Ning

On October 18, 2025, Nobel laureate and physicist Yang Chen-Ning passed away at Tsinghua campus in Beijing at the age of 103. The place where his life began also became its final resting ground. Yang, who had reached the pinnacle of American academia, chose in his later years to renounce U.S. citizenship and reclaim his…

Tang Fu16 mins

A Life Adrift, a Heart Returned — Remembering Yang Chen-Ning

09/21/202509/21/2025

How Does Charlie Kirk View Chinese Americans?

Charlie Kirk, the American conservative youth leader, was known during his life for his outspoken “America First” stance and his criticism of “woke” culture. His views on Chinese Americans were complex and often contradictory—he praised the economic achievements of Chinese Americans while remaining highly wary of alleged Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influence. This dual attitude…

Poros57 mins

Opinion

09/10/202509/20/2025

Preface to the Poros Chronicle

Welcome to the world of Poros Chronicle! As a media platform dedicated to serving the Chinese American community and documenting Chinese stories, we embark on this new chapter with immense passion and a strong sense of mission. Our goal is to present the struggles, unique voices, and remarkable achievements of Chinese Americans through authentic, diverse, and multidimensional perspectives, providing a platform for self-expression, mutual support, and inspiration within the community.

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