The United Kingdom government came up with a major crackdown on research collaborations with China as more than 1,000 scientists and postgraduate students were prohibited from working in the country last year on national security grounds, The Guardian reported on Wednesday (March 15) citing figures it obtained.&nbsp;

The media outlet reported that the figures showed that a record 1,104 scientists and postgraduate students were rejected by Foreign Office vetting in 2022. The number saw an increase, up from 128 in 2020 and just 13 in 2016.&nbsp;

Last year in July, a report emerged that 50 Chinese students have left the UK in the past three years in the aftermath of Britain tightening its procedures to prevent the theft of sensitive academic research. It was said by the head of MI5 in a speech about the espionage threat posed by Beijing.&nbsp;

The Guardian reported that the Foreign Office hasn't given a detailed report, breaking down the nationality, but according to the data released by leading universities including Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College, it can be seen that Chinese academics account for a majority of those denied clearance at these institutions at least.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, ICEF Monitor, which is a dedicated market intelligence resource for the international education industry, reported on Wednesday that the latest UK visa numbers indicate continuing strong growth in international HE enrolments this year.&nbsp;

According to the report, the UK study visa grants reached nearly 490,000 in 2022, which is an 81% increase over pre-pandemic levels. The report further mentioned that China and Nigeria were among other markets, which acted as the main growth drivers.&nbsp; 
 
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The United Kingdom government came up with a major crackdown on research collaborations with China as more than 1,000 scientists and postgraduate students were prohibited from working in the country last year on national security grounds, The Guardian reported on Wednesday (March 15) citing figures it obtained.

The United Kingdom government came up with a major crackdown on research collaborations with China as more than 1,000 scientists and postgraduate students were prohibited from working in the country last year on national security grounds, The Guardian reported on Wednesday (March 15) citing figures it obtained. The media outlet reported that the figures showed that a record 1,104 scientists and postgraduate students were rejected by Foreign Office vetting in 2022. The number saw an increase, up from 128 in 2020 and just 13 in 2016. Last year in July, a report emerged that 50 Chinese students have left the UK in the past three years in the aftermath of Britain tightening its procedures to prevent the theft of sensitive academic research. It was said by the head of MI5 in a speech about the espionage threat posed by Beijing. The Guardian reported that the Foreign Office hasn't given a detailed report, breaking down the nationality, but according to the data released by leading universities including Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College, it can be seen that Chinese academics account for a majority of those denied clearance at these institutions at least. ALSO READ | Experts in China draft 20 new incentives to encourage families for having more babies WATCH | US-China rivalry plays out in Africa × Meanwhile, ICEF Monitor, which is a dedicated market intelligence resource for the international education industry, reported on Wednesday that the latest UK visa numbers indicate continuing strong growth in international HE enrolments this year. According to the report, the UK study visa grants reached nearly 490,000 in 2022, which is an 81% increase over pre-pandemic levels. The report further mentioned that China and Nigeria were among other markets, which acted as the main growth drivers. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Hundreds of scientists and students barred from UK amid government’s crackdown on China

China has tightened its grip on the entertainment industry, ordering broadcasters to ban musicians with "incorrect political viewpoints" and effeminate tendencies from performances, citing the need to promote a "patriotic atmosphere."

In an online notice, the National Radio and Television Administration announced that it will tighten regulations on cultural programmes, pushing down on what it considers to be unhealthy material, as well as celebrity salaries and tax fraud.&nbsp;

After years of unbridled expansion, Chinese regulators have tightened their grip on a wide range of industries, from technology to education, in order to bolster control over society and critical sectors of the economy. 
 
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They implemented new restrictions on Monday that limit the amount of time children can spend playing electronic games.

Following a succession of celebrity scandals involving tax evasion and sexual assault, the entertainment sector became a target.

China's internet regulator announced last week that it was taking action against what it called a "chaotic" celebrity fan culture.&nbsp;

Separate notices issued on Thursday by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the China Association of Performing Arts stated that performers, such as livestreaming celebrities, should receive periodic ethics training and that agencies should terminate contracts with those who "lack moral discipline."

Apart from criticising celebrity adoration, authorities and state media have chastised male celebrities who wear heavy make-up and well styled hair and present a feminine image, claiming that Chinese guys should grow up to be more manly.&nbsp;

According to an opinion post published in the state-run Guangming Daily on August 27 by a former officer of a military newspaper, some "effeminate" stars are unethical and can harm adolescents' values.

According to the article, when such celebrities play troops fighting in the battle against the Japanese - a common setting for Chinese films and television series - they make the "righteous" and "heroic" characters appear juvenile.&nbsp;

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China has tightened its grip on the entertainment industry, ordering broadcasters to ban musicians with "incorrect political viewpoints" and effeminate tendencies from performances, citing the need to promote a "patriotic atmosphere.

China has tightened its grip on the entertainment industry, ordering broadcasters to ban musicians with "incorrect political viewpoints" and effeminate tendencies from performances, citing the need to promote a "patriotic atmosphere." In an online notice, the National Radio and Television Administration announced that it will tighten regulations on cultural programmes, pushing down on what it considers to be unhealthy material, as well as celebrity salaries and tax fraud. After years of unbridled expansion, Chinese regulators have tightened their grip on a wide range of industries, from technology to education, in order to bolster control over society and critical sectors of the economy. Also read | Chinese actress Zheng Shuang hit with $46 mn tax fine as China targets celebrity culture They implemented new restrictions on Monday that limit the amount of time children can spend playing electronic games. Following a succession of celebrity scandals involving tax evasion and sexual assault, the entertainment sector became a target. China's internet regulator announced last week that it was taking action against what it called a "chaotic" celebrity fan culture. Separate notices issued on Thursday by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the China Association of Performing Arts stated that performers, such as livestreaming celebrities, should receive periodic ethics training and that agencies should terminate contracts with those who "lack moral discipline." Apart from criticising celebrity adoration, authorities and state media have chastised male celebrities who wear heavy make-up and well styled hair and present a feminine image, claiming that Chinese guys should grow up to be more manly. According to an opinion post published in the state-run Guangming Daily on August 27 by a former officer of a military newspaper, some "effeminate" stars are unethical and can harm adolescents' values. According to the article, when such celebrities play troops fighting in the battle against the Japanese - a common setting for Chinese films and television series - they make the "righteous" and "heroic" characters appear juvenile. (With inputs from agencies)

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Hundreds of scientists and students barred from UK amid government’s crackdown on China

China bans ‘effeminate styles’ and ‘incorrect politics’ from screens