Startup seeks to bridge the gap between Chinese and Western scholars

While the number of Chinese scholars is expanding both in absolute terms and as a percentage of authors in high-impact scientific journals, Chinese researchers still find it difficult to make their interests and expertise known to western colleagues. Recently launched, the Anianet professional network aims to reduce the barriers separating Chinese researchers from their counterparts [...]

Chinese education demand steady amid global downturn

The Guardian recently reported on the potentially ‘cataclysmic’ effects of a drop in international student enrolments from China, in the event of a recessionary contagion spreading to the country. The report quotes London’s City University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Malcolm Gillies describing a receding Chinese economy as “more cataclysmic than anything else”, and urging caution in waters [...]

Welcome to The China Education Blog!

We’ve started this blog to share some of our insights, thoughts and comments on the people, trends and opportunities in China’s booming education sector. Education is a key element of Chinese  culture, with parents and families often making great sacrifices for the education of the next generation. Significantly increasing sums are being spent on the education [...]