Education

The UK’s higher education institutions regularly work with important data and process sensitive personal information, but if they are to work in or with China, they need to understand and comply with China’s data protection laws too. Here’s how. Over the last decade, laws governing the collection, storage, transfer and usage of data have become a cornerstone of the regulatory environment in many markets, including China. Indeed, with China as …

China is still the largest source of international students for the UK, but with a challenging geopolitical situation and changing priorities for Chinese students, how can UK educational institutions future-proof their dealings with China? The UK is home to some of the world’s leading and most widely respected educational institutions, and this soft power advantage has led the country to become a top study destination for students from all over …

Chinese universities are ranking higher than ever on the Times Higher Education World University Ranking, causing many to wonder if Chinese universities are starting to compete with UK universities for research and admissions. If this is the case, what can UK universities do to maintain their global reputation, especially among lucrative Chinese international students? The University of Oxford topped the latest Times Higher Education World University Ranking, released on 12 …

A number of factors suggest conditions are right for transnational expansion for UK universities in China. But universities also need to consider the country’s unique cultural and regulatory environment Approximately 500,000 students are enrolled in TNE in China. For the UK – not only a global leader in the provision of education but also a country with deep ties to China in the education sector – there are clear opportunities …

What is transnational education in a Chinese context? And what are the opportunities for the UK’s higher education institutions? A new CBBC report sheds light on the current trends in China’s education industry. The UK is home to some of the world’s leading and most widely respected educational institutions, and this soft power advantage has led the country to become a top study destination for students from all over the …

The China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) has launched its Comprehensive Higher Education Strategy Service (CHESS). The service will enable institutions to interpret significant policy changes in the sector and manage circumstances impacted by evolving social, economic and political developments With over 200,000 Chinese students currently enrolled at UK universities, Chinese students remain one of the largest international student cohorts in the country, making a significant contribution to Britain’s higher education sector and regional …

The NSI Act should not be interpreted as the government seeking to make the UK less attractive to Chinese investors, but a recent case suggests universities may need to re-evaluate how they assess risk under the Act, writes Jason Teng from Potter Clarkson On January 4 2022, the UK government implemented the National Security and Investment (NSI) Act, which allows the government to scrutinise and intervene in certain acquisitions that …

New Oriental has been in the news for its hit Douyin live streaming channel, which combines product sales with language learning. Could this strategy have the potential to open new doors for China’s struggling private education sector, asks Qing Na from Dao Insights In mid-2021, China’s private education sector – particularly after-school tutoring – took a blow from the government’s ‘double reduction’ policy, which aims to reduce the intense stress …

China’s investment in new infrastructure and industrial automation requires skilled technicians, but vocational education has always had a bad rap in the country – until now. After a recent change to the Vocational Education Law, are there now new opportunities for UK businesses, asks Torsten Weller? Escaping the dreaded ‘middle-income trap’ has long been a major concern for Chinese policymakers. Improving education levels is therefore a key policy goal. But …

China-Britain Business Council is delighted to launch its Comprehensive Higher Education Strategy Service (CHESS) for 2022, providing access to a range of practical quarterly workshops, insights, and reports for UK higher education institutions. Whether you already have an advanced China footprint with a dedicated team on the ground through CBBC’s Launchpad or you are seeking to expand your China activity, CHESS can help you to drive forward your China strategy. …