China introduces new rules for international students

On July 1, 2017 in China new rules for international students came into force. Their introduction was initiated by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

What will change?

All overseas students will be required to take mandatory Chinese language and culture courses.According to the official statement of the ministries, "higher educational institutions should familiarize foreign students with the laws of the PRC, the rules in force in educational institutions, national characteristics, traditions and customs of China and help them adapt to the educational process and to the living environment as soon as possible."

Foreigners in China can still study and write their diplomas in other languages, provided that their abstract is written in Chinese. Those who teach philosophy and politics will be required to take a course in political theory. Sports and cultural events in universities are open to foreigners, and visits to the military department and participation in political life are only for citizens of the country. With the permission of the host university, foreign students can hold national festivals, celebrate holidays and create student clubs. Religious activity on the basis of universities is prohibited.

Party policy

Some experts believe that the new rules are a logical continuation of China's internal policy to increase control over national universities.In addition, China, being the fourth largest country in terms of attracting foreign students (after the United States, Great Britain and Australia), sees education as a tool to expand its international influence. The country is pursuing a consistent policy to increase the attractiveness of its universities, changing, in particular, legislation. For example, as of January 2017, Chinese graduates have a full year to apply for a work permit.

In 2016, more than 440,000 foreign students arrived in China, which is 12% more than the previous year. 2020 target of 500,000 international students at this rategrowth seems quite achievable.

2022-01-14 07:18:38
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