The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Thursday revoked Harvard’s ability to enroll international students. The move could force as many as 6,800 foreign students at the school outside of Boston — more than a quarter of its total enrollment — to transfer or leave the country. Chinese students make up a large part of Harvard University’s international student population.

China condemns US over Harvard ban on foreign students

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Thursday revoked Harvard’s ability to enroll international students. The move could force as many as 6,800 foreign students at the school outside of Boston — more than a quarter of its total enrollment — to transfer or leave the country. Chinese students make up a large part of Harvard University’s international student population.