education

China’s population is shrinking, creating challenges and opportunities for its economy and British businesses In 2022, China’s population fell for the first time in six decades, dropping from 1.4126 billion to 1.4118 billion, a decline of 850,000. This trend has accelerated, with losses of 2.08 million in 2023 and 1.39 million in 2024, according to China’s National Bureau of Statistics. The United Nations projects a further decline of 204 million …

British universities are tackling the employability challenge for Chinese graduates through a new series of CBBC networking events in China, fostering connections and career opportunities The landscape of international higher education has shifted dramatically in recent years, with British universities facing unprecedented challenges. A marked decline in international student numbers, particularly from China – the largest cohort of overseas students in the UK – has placed significant financial strain on …

The UK’s policy towards China rightly sits at the forefront of our national debate for a variety of reasons. The China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) offers the following contribution both as a resource for our Members and the wider public and in the interest of stimulating discussion based on hard evidence and up-to-date information (this fact sheet updated 18 October 2022) Trade and Economic Ties  China is now the UK’s 4th …

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 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 …

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. …

Private tutoring is just the latest target in a long list of industry crackdowns in China. The change in policy is already having a profound effect on international education operations in China, and possibly on the future flow of students into education institutions abroad, writes Tim van Gardingen In mid-2021, the Chinese government put forward the ‘shuangjian’, or ‘double reduction’ policy. The policy aims to reduce the intense stress levels …

Despite the ongoing pandemic, the number of Chinese students seeking higher education and post-graduate opportunities in the UK remains high. How can UK educational institutions support these students? As Covid-19 rapidly changes the market environment for mainland Chinese students entering UK higher education institutions in both China and the UK, understanding the new market environment and adapting to these changes has become more important than ever. It is important for …

Recent modifications to the laws governing the promotion of private education in China have been seen as a cause for concern by some in the industry, but the international education market in China remains strong On 14 May 2021, China issued a revision to the Regulations on the Implementation of the Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Promotion of Privately-run Schools. The modifications come into effect on …