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U. S. colleges and universities have long welcomed students from China, where the higher-education system cannot meet the demand.

Three years ago, a record 10 million students throughout China took the national college entrance test, competing for 5. 7 million university slots.

Because foreign undergraduates typically fail to qualify for U. S. federal aid, colleges here can provide limited financial help.

Now, thanks to China's booming economy in recent years, more Chinese families can afford to pay.