Category Edu

China has the largest state-run education system in the world, with 291 million students and 18 million teachers in over 529,000 schools. The Chinese educational structure provides for six years of primary school, three years each of lower secondary school and upper secondary school.

Handan City Brings Velvet Flower Craft to Classrooms

On June 11, 2026, Handan’s Fuxing District brought an ancient palace craft to a setting where most participants had never held scissors before — a kindergarten classroom. Fuxing District intangible heritage inheritor Zhang Jian walked into Fuxing District Second Kindergarten…

Nanjing Yunjin Kuixing Gift Box for Exam Students

A cultural gift box named “Kuixing Dian Dou” from the Nanjing Yunjin Museum has become an unexpected hit among Chinese high-school and college-entrance exam students in June 2026. The product, co-developed with copper-art brand Zhu Bingren Tong, combines four auspicious…

A Scholar’s Journey into Ningbo University

A Scholar’s Journey into Ningbo University

Recently, a notable guest visited Ningbo (宁波) University of Finance and Economics: Professor Mark Levine, a renowned American sociologist, and musician currently teaching at the Central University for Nationalities in Beijing. Known for his passion for Eastern cultures, Professor Levine…

Foreign Students’ Life in Hefei, Anhui

Foreign Students' Life in Hefei, Anhui

Hefei (合肥), the capital city of Anhui Province, has seen an unexpected yet vibrant cultural movement emerge—international students in local universities are embracing China’s rich traditions and intangible cultural heritage (ICH). This movement, which has taken root across several universities,…

Opportunities in China: A New Horizon for Japanese Youth

Opportunities in China: A New Horizon for Japanese Youth

On October 31, 2024, Tokyo hosted the 9th HSK Study Abroad and Employment Fair. China’s rising global influence became an attractive destination for young Japanese seeking academic and professional opportunities. With nearly 60 Chinese universities and Chinese-Japanese businesses participating, the…

A Brazilian Scholar’s Journey into the Heart of China

A Brazilian Scholar's Journey into the Heart of China

In a world where cultural exchanges often remain confined to superficial interactions, some individuals strive to dive deeper, forging genuine connections that transcend borders. Francisco Ford Hardman, a 72-year-old Brazilian professor at the State University of Campinas, is one such…