As the United States continues tightening its rules for international students, Latin American students are turning to Asia as an option for higher education opportunities. Manuel Morelos is an undergraduate law student at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), one of the country's leading schools. While he intends to continue his studies in the U.S. after graduation, recent student visa changes have made that path less viable. "Today it's very hard to think about postgraduate studies in the United States, since its migration rules have changed a lot, which made things much more difficult for students," said Morelos. Rather than abandoning their plans to study abroad, students like Morelos are turning to Asia. With world-class universities, government scholarships, and more accessible tuition, China, in particular, is positioning itself as a welcoming hub for international students. Chinese universities are increasingly opening their doors to international students, Chinese ambassador to Mexico, Chen Daojiang, said in a recent lecture. He also said that China wants to build a bridge for global academic exchange with programs linked to the Belt and Road Initiative. Still, the shift to Asia comes with challenges. Language may be a concern for some students. "Asia is certainly an option, but I see the language as a problem," said Morelos. However, Professor Enrique Dussel, director of the UNAM's China-Mexico Studies Center who has overseen bilateral academic exchanges for more than two decades, said the language barrier is overstated. "China has fantastic academic opportunities, and every semester we have hundreds of Mexican people and students from UNAM studying in its universities. It's an experience that changes their lives," said Dussel. As global education dynamics change, Asia's growing appeal may reshape the academic journeys of Latin America's next generation. The video shows: Mexico City, Mexico - Recent (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland) 1. Various of university buildings, students 2. Manuel Morelos, law student at National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), walking on campus 3. UNAM badge 4. Various of students on campus 5. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Manuel Morelos, law student, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) (starting with shot 4/ending with shot 6): "Today it's very hard to think about postgraduate studies in the United States, since its migration rules have changed a lot, which made things much more difficult for students." 6. University buildings 7. Various of visitors at education exhibition 8. Banner showing "Capital Medical University" 9. Banner showing "Beijing Polytechnic University" 10. Various of lecture, Chinese ambassador speaking at lecture 11. Visitor, poster showing "Beijing International Education Exchange Center" 12. Students on campus 13. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Manuel Morelos, law student, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) (starting with shot 12): "Asia is certainly an option, but I see the language as a problem." 14. University buildings 15. Enrique Dussel, director of UNAM's China-Mexico Studies Center, in conversation 16. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Enrique Dussel, director, UNAM's China-Mexico Studies Center (starting with shot 15/partially overlaid with shot 17): "China has fantastic academic opportunities, and every semester we have hundreds of Mexican people and students from UNAM studying in its universities. It's an experience that changes their lives." ++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++ 17. Various of statue ++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++ 18. University buildings, blue sky [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]