<p>^Are you sure they are not doing PhD? It’s a lot rarer to get aids for master programs. Most chinese students (from mainland/taiwan) that I met are doing PhDs, not masters. Maybe some aids if you are willing to TA some courses but it’s nothing like full-rides for PhDs.</p>
<p>There are also merit-based scholarships usually available at lower-tier schools to attract the brightest students. They are very hard to get.</p>