Harvard University faced scrutiny over its ties to China. The Trump administration accused the university of fostering antisemitism and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party. It moved to revoke Harvard's ability to enroll foreign students.

BANGKOK (AP) — The Chinese government said Friday that the Trump administration’s move to ban international students from Harvard would harm America’s international standing, as anxious students and parents overseas fretted over what would come next.

The Trump administration is targeting Harvard University’s China ties in what may be the opening shot in a wider administration effort to compel U.S. schools to sever their relations with Chinese entities — or else.