Eastman Parent/Student Question

This is my first post, although I'm a long time reader. My string player, current junior, has been interested in a number of conservatories including Eastman. We were rather disturbed to read that the orchestra has decided to tour China without three of its S. Korean members for whom visas could not be obtained.

We wondered if there are any current Eastman orchestra parents or students who had "inside info" on the decision. We find the decision upsetting in that current students (who are paying tuition after all!) have been excluded from what is, presumably, a tour to promote and recruit for Eastman. We understand the circumstances are perhaps complicated, but don't see the level of student support I would hope to find from Eastman. Seems Eastman gets the win in continuing with their tour recruitment strategy at the expense of current students. Looking to see if there is some nuance that can keep Eastman on the list for my child.

I am posting a link to the news article. If this is not allowed, the article pops up when "Eastman China Tour" is googled. https://13wham.com/news/local/politics-invades-eastman-philharmonia-tour-to-china-south-korean-musicians-unwelcome

Thanks.