Topic: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
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Reverse brain drain: China engineers incentives for “brain gain”
Chinese who found it hard to fit in at the water cooler abroad feel newly valued at home as China creates a reverse brain drain of financial incentives for native talent to return.
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Lobsang Sangay is sworn in as new prime minister of Tibetan exiles
Harvard-trained academic Lobsang Sangay vows to fight Chinese 'colonialism' at his swearing-in as the new political head of Tibetan exiles. But will he have clout?
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After bin Laden: Could mistrust between US and Pakistan be opportunity for China?
Some influential Chinese analysts are suggesting that the mood of mistrust between the US and Pakistan might offer Beijing a chance to wean its oldest regional ally off its dependence on US security assistance.
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Tibetan exiles elect Harvard lawyer to take over Dalai Lama's political role
A Harvard fellow was elected head of Tibet's government-in-exile on Wednesday, and is slated to take over the Dalai Lama's political role this summer.
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Libya unrest tests China's interests in the Middle East
Beijing's successful evacuation of tens of thousands of Chinese from Libya has highlighted China’s growing role in North Africa and the Middle East.
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China slips in ranking of Asia's top colleges
Despite investing billions of dollars to create world-class seats of learning, China lags in a new list of Asia’s top colleges. Its highest-ranked Peking University came in 12th, down two spots from last year.
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The Monitor's View: China can’t be cool to Obama demands on global warming
The world’s largest carbon emitter must submit to outside review of its efforts against climate change for the US and others to sign an agreement.
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Obama bids China farewell with Great Wall tour, modest expectations
Obama, who called the Great Wall 'magical,' leaves with new awareness of US-China interdependence – as well as differing priorities.
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Cheers outweigh protest at Hong Kong's Olympic torch relay
Proud citizens welcomed the flame back to China Friday, but critics say the autonomous city deferred to Beijing by barring some activists.
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Cheers outweigh protest at Hong Kong's Olympic torch relay
Proud citizens welcomed the flame back to China Friday, but critics say the autonomous city deferred to Beijing by barring some activists.
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China slammed for arming Zimbabwe's Mugabe
China said Tuesday it may turn away a ship full of weapons headed for Zimbabwe's leader.
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Spielberg helps spoil China's hope for a politics-free Olympics
The Hollywood director resigned this week as artistic adviser to the Beijing games to protest China's Darfur policy.
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