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I have the privilege to publish an article with Professor XUE Song where we discuss about educational cooperation between China and Southeast Asian states. Some fun facts from the article include that Tan Kah Kee and other Chinese diaspora pioneers were instrumental in establishing the first private schools in Southeast Asia around the early 1900s, significantly shaping the region’s educational landscape. Fast forward to the 1970s and 1980s, under the leadership of Deng Xiaoping, China sent over 50,000 officials to Singapore to learn from Lee Kuan Yew’s modernization strategies. Today, these educational ties have evolved, with Southeast Asian students now forming the largest international student body in China, with over 100,000 studying there during the 2021-2022 academic year. In recent years, educational cooperation between China and Southeast Asia has expanded significantly, with Chinese universities setting up campuses in the region and attracting a growing number of Southeast Asian students. This collaboration is part of China's broader strategy to increase student enrollment, diversify funding sources, and improve its regional image through cultural diplomacy. The rise in Southeast Asian students studying in China and the establishment of Chinese educational institutions in Southeast Asia highlight the deepening ties between the regions. https://lnkd.in/gxD7YQfp

China's higher educational ties with Southeast Asian nations are strengthening, with a notable increase in Southeast Asian students in China and the establishment of Chinese campuses in the region. This collaborative effort showcases China's strategic initiatives to boost student enrollment, diversify university funding sources, and elevate its regional presence. The educational cooperation between China and Southeast Asia has evolved through three distinct stages. Initially, the Chinese diaspora played a pivotal role by establishing private schools in Southeast Asia, contributing to China's higher education development. Subsequently, during the Deng Xiaoping era, China adopted the "Singapore model" of modernization, leading to significant bilateral training programs and degree partnerships between Chinese and Singaporean universities. In recent years, there has been a remarkable surge in Chinese higher education expansion, with Southeast Asian students constituting the largest group of international students in China. As of 2021-2022, over 100,000 students from Southeast Asia were studying in China, while approximately 62,000 Chinese students pursued education in ASEAN countries. Looking ahead, China aims to facilitate 300,000 two-way student exchanges between China and ASEAN by 2025. This growing educational exchange underscores the deepening relationship between China and Southeast Asia, fostering mutual learning and collaboration in the academic realm. Full story: https://lnkd.in/gUUa8d8G

Great summary of this session, Tracy Harris!

🆕 Only top 500 universities in the World University Rankings are allowed to set up their branches in Vietnam Such is a salient point of Decree 124/2024/ND-CP dated October 5, 2024, which is designated to revise several articles of Decree 86 on foreign investment in the education sector. This regulation has created debates about whether Vietnam is attracting or restricting foreign investment in the university sector. Is this regulation appropriate in the context that each year Vietnam has about hundred of thousands of students studying aboard and the amount of money Vietnamese students have to pay to study abroad each year is up to to tens of billions of dollars? In addition, this Decree 124 also adds more cumbersome administrative procedure when requiring the Department of Education and Training ("DOET") must seek opinions from the Ministry of Education and Training ("MOET") before issuing the Operating License for the case that the educational institutions teaching foreign programs. Previously, this was under the authority of the DOET, but now, the DOET must seek the MOET's opinion. Just one sentence added, but anyone who has done the application will know that it would take you a year with back-and-forth. Who understands this suffering???

China Scholarships for International Students 2025 China has emerged as a global education hub, attracting students from around the world with its rapidly growing economy, high-quality universities, and rich cultural heritage. To support international education and foster global collaboration, China offers a wide range of scholarships for international students in 2025. These scholarships are designed to accommodate various academic levels, from undergraduate to doctoral studies, and cover diverse fields of study. Chinese Government Scholarships (CGS) The Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS), administered by the China Scholarship Council (CSC), is one of the most comprehensive scholarship programs for international students. It aims to promote mutual understanding and academic exchanges between China and other countries. Key features include: https://lnkd.in/eJfu_tkt

🚨 #Taiwan became the fifth-largest source of international students in the #UnitedStates. 1️⃣ Taiwan became the fifth largest source of international students in the United States during the 2023-2024 academic year, behind only India🇮🇳, China🇨🇳, South Korea🇰🇷 and Canada🇨🇦. 2️⃣ Number of students this year increased 6.1 percent to 23,157, accounting for 2.1 percent of the total, data from the 2024 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange showed. 3️⃣ That continued a trend of annual increases that began in 2015, except during 2019 to 2021 due to COVID-19, and made Taiwan the fifth largest sender of international students to the U.S🇺🇸., vaulting it above Vietnam, which ranked sixth. 4️⃣ The largest portion of Taiwanese students in the U.S. (43.1 percent) in the 2023-2024 academic year were enrolled in graduate programs, with Taiwan ranking as the eighth largest foreign source of graduate/ Master's level students. 5️⃣ American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) has arranged events across Taiwan🇹🇼 to promote studying in America🇺🇸 from Nov18-22, including seminars, a virtual education fair, and a six-video series featuring Taiwanese students studying or working in America. FOLLOW CATS ON X FOR MORE SUCH INSIGHTS 👇🏻 https://x.com/CATS_2024

NU degree recognized in China NU has officially received accreditation from the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE), under the Chinese Ministry of Education, El.kz cites nu.edu.kz. Previously, NU was not listed among Kazakhstani institutions recognized by this Center. The CSCSE evaluates and accredits foreign degrees and certificates to promote international educational exchange and research collaboration. “If a university is verified by this centre, it means that the diploma obtained from this university is recognized in China. As a result, graduates from this accredited university could get a job in China with the diploma, because the Ministry of Education in China officially verified this university” noted Lili Zhang, an instructor at NU’s School of Sciences and Humanities. With this accreditation, Chinese graduates of NU will have no difficulty securing employment in their home country, as their degrees will now be recognized by Chinese employers. Andrey Filchenko, a department head at the School of Sciences and Humanities, added, “The implications are that now Chinese students will see study at NU as a legitimate undertaking, and most importantly - they can now apply for the Chinese government scholarships for such studies. This can and should be a positive factor in recruiting more international students from China.” Currently, nine Chinese students have graduated from NU, while 25 more are pursuing their studies at the university. https://lnkd.in/dbZaTuiD

Have you ever wondered how different countries define international education differently? In the UK, we refer to it as TNE when we issue degrees abroad, while in China, it's called 'internationalisation at home.' When it comes to student exchange, Chinese students choose to study part of their degrees in the UK, which is referred to as international student recruitment. Staff exchange involves Chinese staff visiting UK universities as visiting scholars and British staff delivering lectures and workshops at Chinese universities. It's interesting to see how these practices are labeled differently in different countries and what it means critically. This could also mean that we could consider the practice of international education differently? Higher Education Connected: International Education Dave Amor Mark Garratt FCIM Dr Anthony Manning Dr Vicky Lewis Chris Harris Susan 🇬🇧 Fang #tne #internationaleducation #china #ukuniversities #studentrecruitment #edi

A very important perspective from our northern neighbour on how the Government’s proposed international student caps – likely to be debated again in the Senate shortly - could damage Australia’s soft-power in our region. “Australia’s international education sector has long been one of its most effective tools for building strong diplomatic ties in the Indo-Pacific,” writes Hangga Fathana, Assistant Professor of International Relations at Universitas Islam Indonesia, who has more than 15 years of experience teaching Australian politics and foreign policy, “International students do not just contribute financially – they foster long-term human connections and goodwill that enhance Australia’s influence.” The Group of Eight remains implacably opposed to the introduction of international student caps. While the damage that caps will do to our universities and economy has been at the forefront of warnings, the negative impact this policy could also have on our influence and relationships in the region cannot be overstated. https://lnkd.in/gpPeisGA Vicki Thomson Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Jason Clare MP Lowy Institute #HigherEducation #internationalstudents #internationaleducation

🌍 Fostering UK-China collaboration in higher education Last Thursday, the China-UK universities roundtable in London brought together key figures, including Baroness Smith of Malvern, the minister for skills; Wu Yan, China’s vice-minister for education; Chinese Ambassador Zheng Zeguang; Colin Bailey, President and Principal at Queen Mary University of London and British Council Director of Education Maddalaine Ansell. Representing the British Council, Maddalaine Ansell, Kate and Leina Shi joined discussions on enhancing university collaborations in mobility and partnerships. Maddalaine highlighted the importance of education collaboration with China sharing insights into the British Council's work, including: 1️⃣ facilitating two-way mobility and alumni engagement 2️⃣ advancing transnational education, partnerships, and research 3️⃣ organising impactful initiatives like the Mandarin Excellence Programme, which saw 1,200 pupils travel to China this summer and now enrols around 11,000 students. Looking ahead, the British Council is planning a delegation to China in Spring 2025 to explore even more opportunities for UK universities. #EducationCollaboration #UKChinaPartnerships #HigherEducation #InternationalMobility