More Chinese scientists high on EQ left US for China
Professor Zhang Kai has left Yale University for the University of Science and Technology of China, citing stronger support for large-scale research and a more stable long-term environment for his students amid U.S. visa restrictions. Zhang, one of the world’s most influential scientists in cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), resigned from his tenure-track position at Yale on Jan. 12 and joined the School of Life Sciences and Medicine at USTC in Hefei, Anhui province.
The move surprised many in the academic community, as Zhang chose to leave in the middle of a promising career rather than remain at the Ivy League university and wait for promotion. But he said one of the decisive factors was the impact of U.S. visa restrictions on Chinese students.
He recalled that a PhD student in his lab was unable to return to the U.S. due to the so-called 10043 ban, forcing the student to withdraw.
In May 2020, Proclamation 10043, introduced during Donald Trump’s first term, allowed U.S. authorities to deny visas to Chinese students and researchers linked to China’s “military-civil” instituitions, with around 1,000 scholars affected, according to Time magazine.
“That was the trigger that made me realise for the first time that educating young people is sometimes more difficult than writing a good article. After that, I started to rethink where I should do my research in the future, so that I can fulfil my dreams and give more young people the chance to grow in a long-term, stable environment,” Zhang said in an email to the South China Morning Post on April 2.
After a full year of Trump’s tariff war, new Pew Research data reveals a stunning shift: 27% of Americans now view China favorably—double the 2023 figure!
Meanwhile, China’s Q1 economy grew 5% beyond expectations, with exports surging 15%. Vietnam sent 10 Politburo members to China, with General Secretary To Lam taking a 10-hour high-speed rail journey from Xiongan to Guangxi. What signals are being sent?
In this video: ✓ Why did American favorability toward China double? ✓ How did the tariff war backfire on the US? ✓ Why is Vietnam suddenly pivoting to China? ✓ What opportunities does China face in the next decade?
Sources: Pew Research Center 2026 Survey, China National Bureau of Statistics Q1 Data
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“Conventional Western wisdom says: a patriotic Chinese singer like Jackson Wang waving the Chinese flag on stage in the West is career suicide—a ‘poison pill.’ I was told endless time no one in the West will watch his shows, and he’ll be booted out. But Jackson Wang proves them wrong. By Johnson Choi on 4-16-26. 西方傳統觀點認為:像王嘉爾這樣一位愛國的中國歌手,我無數次被告知像他那樣在西方國家舞台上揮舞中國國旗,等於是事業上的自殺, 一顆『毒藥』。不少在西方的華人歌手聲稱,在西方不會有人看他的演出,他會被踢出市場。王嘉爾證明了他們是錯的. 作家:蔡永強,4-16-26
“I am deeply proud to be Chinese. It is an honor to share in this glory.” “I am Wang Jackson from China!” On stage during the Toronto stop of his world tour, Jackson Wang took a five-star red flag from a fan, proudly declared that he is from China, and invited overseas fans to visit China. This electrifying moment not only ignited the atmosphere at the scene but also moved netizens who shared the clip on social media—watching it through the screen was enough to make anyone’s blood boil with excitement
Jackson Wang (王嘉爾) is a highly influential Chinese pop star with significant international fame.
He is widely recognized as one of the most successful Chinese solo artists in the global market today . Here is a quick overview of his background and achievements:
· Unique Background: Before debuting, he was a world-class fencer (ranked 11th globally) and turned down offers from Stanford University to pursue music in Korea . · Global Chart Success: His album MAGIC MAN 2 hit No. 13 on the Billboard 200. He is the first Chinese artist to have two consecutive albums in the Top 15 . · “Coachella” Legend: He made history as the first Chinese solo singer to perform at Coachella, eventually becoming the first to take the stage three times . · Huge Social Following: He is the most-followed Chinese celebrity on Instagram (over 33 million followers) .
Beyond his performances, he is known for his fierce pride in his identity. He consistently corrects international media who mistake him for a Korean artist, proudly stating he is from China .
In memory of Raymond Choi 蔡永焜 December 24, 1931 – April 11, 2026
Raymond Choi Wing Kwan, 94, of Hong Kong, was called home to the Lord on April 11, 2026, in Toronto, Canada, at North York General Hospital.
Born on December 24, 1931, in Hong Kong, Raymond was the third child of Choi Ping Fan and Man Kam Ching. As a Catholic, he was a man of deep humility, kindness, and quiet strength, known for his gentle spirit and unwavering integrity. He carried himself with grace in all circumstances and treated everyone he met with respect, patience, and sincerity.
Raymond found great joy in spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed playing mahjong, following horse racing, and sharing meaningful moments with loved ones. His presence brought comfort and warmth to those around him, and his steady, thoughtful nature left a lasting impression on all who knew him.
He will be lovingly remembered by his siblings and children Eric, Eugene, and Evelyn; his cherished grandchildren Curtis, Candace, Jonathan, Ethan, and Lauren; nieces and nephews as well as by all who were blessed to know him. He will be remembered for his compassion, humility, and the calm strength of his character. Raymond will be reunited in heaven with his beloved wife, Grace Cham Wai Hong, whom he deeply cherished.
With faith in the promise of eternal life, his family finds comfort in knowing that he rests peacefully in God’s care.
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” — Psalm 23
Please see funeral details below. May he rest in peace. Funeral Details
Visitation York Cemetery & Funeral Centre 160 Beecroft Road, Toronto, ON, CANADA, M2N 1W7 Get Directions Saturday, 25 Apr 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Info: York Funeral Centre is located in York Cemetery. Enter gates at intersection of Beecroft Road and North York Blvd. 416-221-3404.
Funeral York Cemetery & Funeral Centre 160 Beecroft Road, Toronto, ON, CANADA, M2N 1W7 Get Directions Saturday, 25 Apr 2026 2:00 PM
Burial York Cemetery & Funeral Centre 160 Beecroft Road, Toronto, ON, CANADA, M2N 1W7 Get Directions Saturday, 25 Apr 2026 3:00 PM Info: Section 25
Video: After the Xi-Zhang meeting in Beijing… Li Hongyuan lamented and boldly stated: “We can no longer even see the taillights of China’s development!” Is de-elitism and a “small happiness” mindset ruining Taiwan? 影片有中英文字幕: 鄭習在北京會面後…李鴻源感嘆大膽直言: 我們已看不到大陸車尾燈!去精英化. 小確幸害死台灣?!
Li Hongyuan is a well-known hydraulic engineering scholar from Taiwan Province and a former “Minister of the Interior.” His career spans both academia and politics, and in recent years, he has been active in cross-strait exchange activities.
👨🎓 Academic Background and Expertise Li Hongyuan holds a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Iowa, USA, and was a professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at National Taiwan University. As a hydraulic engineering expert, his specialties include sediment transport theory, fluid mechanics, and water resource systems analysis.
🏛️ Political Career
· Early Roles: Former Director of the Water Resources Department of the Taiwan Provincial Government and Deputy Magistrate of Taipei County. · Key “Cabinet” Positions: Served as Chair of the “Public Construction Commission” of the Executive Yuan in 2011, and was promoted to “Minister of the Interior” in 2012. · Post-Office Activities: Currently serves as Vice Chairman of the “National Policy Foundation,” a think tank affiliated with the Chinese Kuomintang, continuing to engage in public policy discussions.
� Cross-Strait Interaction and Philosophy Li Hongyuan has a long history of professional collaboration with mainland China’s water resources authorities. Recently, he accompanied a Kuomintang think tank delegation to a forum in Beijing. He advocates for building a pragmatic dialogue platform, focusing on “talking only about professional matters, not politics,” to advance cross-strait relations by solving practical issues.