Wasn't that always part of the plans? I seem to recall the idea of the Academy hosting overseas youngsters being a possible revenue stream when it was set up.
The academy isn’t in wgtn city
Call the whole thing off. I'm sure the Chinese will be furious to find it's situated a few kms outside the city boundary limits. Best the Welnix owners just keep propping up the whole enterprise.
Oh and hope the locals are taking on the mayor's bar tabs. She seems to like a drink apparently.