美國政府5月22日宣布取消哈佛大學獲得的學生和交流學者項目資質，禁止該校招收國際學生。目前，哈佛大學約有6800名國際學生和學者，來自140多個國家和地區。對此，香港、澳門均表示鼓勵高校協助在美有轉校需要的學生來港澳升學。

Authorities and some universities in China's Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions have extended an olive branch after students and scholars in Harvard University were sent reeling by the US administration's attempt to ban the renowned institution from enrolling international students.

澳門特區政府教育及青年發展局24日表示，對于美國政府禁止哈佛大學招收國際學生的相關事件，教青局密切關注最新動向，鼓勵澳門高校留意最新情況，為受影響的學生提供轉學便利及協助，保障學生就學權益，具體措施將由各高校按實際情況訂定。

The Education and Youth Development Bureau of the Macao SAR government said on Saturday that it is closely monitoring the developments, according to its website.

The bureau has encouraged Macao universities to pay attention to the unfolding situation, assist affected students to transfer, and ensure their rights to pursue their studies. The specific policies will be made by the universities. The Bureau has been contacting local students enrolled in Harvard to provide consultation and assistance, according to the statement.

5月23日，香港科技大學（簡稱“港科大”）宣布，向現正就讀哈佛大學的國際本科生及研究生，以及持有哈佛學位課程錄取通知的學生，發出公開邀請，歡迎他們加入港科大繼續學業，延續學術追求。港科大表示，此舉旨在應對全球學術環境的變化，并彰顯港科大致力營造多元、世界級學習環境的承諾。該校將為有意轉學的學生提供無條件錄取、簡化入學程序及學術支援，協助他們順利過渡。

Earlier on Friday, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) issued an open invitation to international undergraduate and postgraduate students currently enrolled at Harvard University, as well as those holding confirmed offers for Harvard degree programs, to continue their academic pursuits at HKUST.

HKUST is extending this opportunity to ensure talented students can pursue their educational goals without disruption, according to the university which vowed "unconditional offers, streamlined admission procedures, and academic support."

5月23日，外交部發言人毛寧在回應“哈佛禁令”時表示，中美教育合作是互利的，中方一貫反對將教育合作政治化，美方有關做法只會損害美國的形象和國際信譽。中方將堅定維護海外中國學生和學者的正當合法權益。

哈佛大學 圖源：視覺中國

據美國媒體23日報道，哈佛大學已向聯邦法院提起訴訟，要求立即阻止美國政府作出的禁止哈佛招收國際學生的決定。哈佛大學在訴狀中表示，將該校從國土安全部的學生和交流訪問者項目中除名的決定違反了法律，請求法官立即阻止國土安全部長諾姆的命令。

來源：中國教育在線 環球時報

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