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www.newsindiatimes.com – that’s all you need to know Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed on this page are those of the authors and Parikh Worldwide Media does not officially endorse, and is not responsible or liable for them. - Continued On Page 5 600,000 Chinese StudentsWould Be AWindfall For The United States I n maybe a surprise move, President Donald Trump on August 25 said he would allow 600,000 Chinese students to enter the country to attend college. It is “maybe” a surprise because a basic Trump negotiat- ing strategy seems to be unpredictability. Regard- less, such openness would be a good thing for the coun- try, both for its direct financial impacts and long-term economic growth. For a rough estimate of what 600,000 Chinese students would contribute directly to the economy, we assume that these students will pay the full cost of tuition, fees, room, and board themselves, or some- one else outside of the country will, most likely their government. We also assume they will attend public 4-year and private, non-profit 4-year institutions—we assume they would be unlikely to travel for community colleges or for-profit schools—and attend such schools in the same shares as all college students currently matricu- late, according to the most recent year with federal data. This matters because the cost of attendance is different in each sector. Finally, we use undergraduate budgets for such students that reflect out-of-state costs for public institutions, which would presumably be the typical price tag for international students. Grad students would likely have higher budgets because of greater tuition, but expenses such as housing should be the same, so for the sake of simplicity, we do not separate grad and undergrad student budgets. This produces a direct financial impact of $32.1 bil- lion, with an estimated 186,600 students going to private institutions at a mean total budget of $62,990 and 413,400 going to public institutions at a mean total budget of $49,080. Of course, this mix could be off, especially since in-state prices make public institutions relatively less attractive compared to private, which would drive pri- vate attendance up and public down from the shares we used. This also does not look at shares that might go to graduate school and, again, grad school costs. Finally, 600,000 might never actually come—there are approximately 270,000 Chinese students in the country right now. But even an additional $5 billion or $10 bil- lion in revenue would be nothing to sneeze at. Going beyond direct spending, as we noted recently in Inside Higher Ed, being a top destination for inter- national talent is great for the country in the long term, helping especially to fuel cutting-edge innovation. Meanwhile, the primary concern about admitting Chi- nese students—espionage—seems to be overstated. And in cases in which securing research is a major con- cern, such as undertakings with clear military applica- tions, the projects themselves could be classified. Attracting a large number of students from abroad is a sign of American greatness. It is also a boon to the coun- try that we should expand, as Trump now seems willing to do. -(This article appeared on Cato.org on August 26, 2025) By Neal McCluskey and Kayla Susalla, cato.org PHOTO:REUTERS UAE’S GOLDEN VISA: NOT RESTRICTED TO JUST INVESTORS While all three of the countries of- fer a zero income tax and cover family members under the primary application or self-sponsorship, the UAE’s Golden Visa program seems to be the most flex- ible option, which targets more than just investors, having more than 10 categories including scientists, researchers, medical professionals and healthcare specialists, top professionals in engineering, IT and AI as well as creative talents and gradu- ates of top universities and more. Yet, on the other hand, Bahrain’s Golden Visa has the practical advantage of not having a continuous stay requirement. Bahrain is also attractive due its comparatively lower investment threshold combined with its lower cost of living on the face of it. Saudi Arabia’s residency program also offers a one-time payment, appealing to those seeking long-term security without periodic renewals. However, it must be noted that these are not the only factors to consider when we seek to evaluate which Golden Visa program is worth choosing. Factors like overall economic opportunities, so- cial conditions and increasing cultural vibrancy are important factors and the UAE scores relatively higher on these accounts. For instance, while Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency does offer a one- time investment for a lifelong gateway to the country’s economic and residential sectors, it also comes with an incredible amount of restrictions. While many social reforms have been introduced in Saudi Arabia, the UAE remains the most open socially and it has taken several steps to emerge as a pluralist society. UAE’S ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES In comparison with Bahrain, the UAE also has the advantage of being more economically stable and having es- tablished a place for itself in the global economy, all while being known to be a startup hub for emerging entrepreneurs, including from India. Furthermore, it has been forecasted that the UAE’s economy would maintain a higher growth than previous year where it projected a 3.9 % growth, as per theWorld Bank. Com- paratively, Bahrain only showed a 3.5 % growth in the last year. The UAE has 3 of the top 5 cities in the world when it comes to safety, and offers quality education, hosting branches of various top universities like NewYork University and France’s Sorbonne Univer- sity, all while having established its own prestigious institutions making a mark in global rankings. Also, for aspiring scientists, the UAE is making a mark in cutting-edge scientific innovation, fil- ing more patents annually than Bahrain. UAE has also been making concerted efforts to attract talented students, from other countries, to its higher education institutions. It would be pertinent to point out that in recent years, UAE has also risen significantly in terms of its Soft Power ranking. Thus, it can be said that despite the competitiveness of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, the UAE continues to stand out as the most holistic and inclusive destina- tion for Indian nationals seeking long- term residency in the Gulf. The UAE has several advantages vis- à-vis Golden Visas being offered not just by other Gulf countries, but countries in other regions as well. Indians, like nation- als of several other countries, are likely to be more attracted towards the UAE’s GoldenVisa given not only the several ad- vantages which UAE possesses, but also the flexibility of the UAE’s golden visa. (Tridivesh Singh Maini is a faculty member at The Jindal School of International Affairs, OP Jindal Global University, Sonipat. Kar- manye Thadani heads the Citizens’ Foundation for Policy Solutions (CFPS), a Delhi-based think tank.Views expressed are personal. They can be reached at tsmaini@jgu.edu.in ) -This article appeared in South Asia Monitor August 4, 2025. Used under special arrangementwith SAM) Golden Visas In The Gulf: Why UAE Is Likely To Remain Top Choice For Indians - Continued From Page 3 News India Times (August 30, 2025 - September 5, 2025) September 5, 2025 4 Opinion Trump Ends Security Protection For Former Vice President Harris, Senior White House Official Says T .S. President Donald Trump has canceled Secret Service protec- tion for former vice president and 2024 Democratic rival Kamala Harris, a seniorWhite House official said on Friday. Former vice presidents typically re- ceive six months of Secret Service protec- tion after they leave office. Harris’ protection was extended to one year, until January 2026, by then-Presi- dent Joe Biden before he left office last January, the official said. Harris in September is to embark on a 15-city book tour for her memoir, “107 Days,” about her unsuccessful presiden- tial run. She was the Democratic nomi- nee for 107 days after Biden withdrew from the race in the weeks following a disastrous debate against Trump. Trump went on to defeat Harris. By Steve Holland US Affairs