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An advanced degree in China? Think again, students say, as exam numbers plunge

China is better off letting young people let off steam

From abusive patients to harassment: the mistreatment of China’s medical students

China-West academic decoupling does the world no favours

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China’s universities and campus life

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Must have experience: impossible catch for pressured Chinese students seeking internships

 Illustration: Henry Wong

Young Chinese hoping for a top job after graduation meet increasing competition and pitfalls on the way to building an eye-catching resume.


China’s foreign joint venture universities feel chill as political controls tighten

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Students and faculty at the institutions, once known for liberal campus culture, report clampdown on clubs, curriculum and classroom speech.


China’s university students in fierce battle for majors with best job prospects

Illustration:  Henry Wong

A jobs fair in Jiangsu province, eastern China. Photo: AFP

Many first-year students in China have been encouraged by their parents to secure places at more prestigious universities and change their majors later, an observer said. Photo: Shutterstock

Many are relying on outdated advice from parents who found it easier to transfer to their preferred disciplines after enrolment.


Chinese students join military as stepping stone to university degree

Freshmen from Beijing University of Technology show their achievements after two weeks of military training on September 8, 2024 in Beijing, China. Photo: Getty Images

Enlisting lets recruits skip qualifying exams and switch to popular majors, but they sometimes struggle to adjust to studies after service.


China’s graduates are facing elevated levels of youth unemployment while some universities are feeling the impact of geopolitical tensions. In this four-part series, we look at how students and universities in China are navigating these situations.


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