China was America’s first partner in the Fulbright programme, which was set up by the US in 1946 and now covers more than 160 countries. Photo: AFP China was America’s first partner in the Fulbright programme, which was set up by the US in 1946 and now covers more than 160 countries. Photo: AFP
China was America’s first partner in the Fulbright programme, which was set up by the US in 1946 and now covers more than 160 countries. Photo: AFP
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China /  Diplomacy

US-China relations: Washington confirms suspension of Fulbright programme for Hong Kong, mainland

  • Would-be participants told after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order this month in retaliation for Beijing’s imposition of a national security law in Hong Kong
  • Programme, set up in 1946, allows American and foreign academics to teach, research and study in each other’s countries

Topic |   United States
Sarah Zheng
Sarah Zheng

Updated: 11:21pm, 25 Jul, 2020

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China was America’s first partner in the Fulbright programme, which was set up by the US in 1946 and now covers more than 160 countries. Photo: AFP China was America’s first partner in the Fulbright programme, which was set up by the US in 1946 and now covers more than 160 countries. Photo: AFP
China was America’s first partner in the Fulbright programme, which was set up by the US in 1946 and now covers more than 160 countries. Photo: AFP
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