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China Considers Dropping English as Core Subject, Again

A proposal to make English an elective subject rather than a compulsory one has sparked a divisive dialogue on Chinese social media.

by Joshua Cawthorpe, 10 March 2021

Teaching in China is Risky for Foreigners These Days, Here’s Why

The days of teaching in China without the appropriate visa or education credentials appear to be numbered.

by Matthew Bossons, 13 August 2019

15 Home Schooling Memes So You Can Crack Up as You Break Down

This too shall pass...

by Ned Kelly, 13 March 2022

International Students’ Quest to Return to China Amid Covid Crisis

China is typically home to just under 500,000 international students annually.

by Francesca Lewis, 12 January 2021

The Great Debate: The Chinese Teens Learning How to Argue... in English

English-language debate is more popular than ever in China – yet inequality and misconception remains.

by Dominique Wong, 12 October 2017

Kids Can Learn Tech the Fun Way with These Robot Kits, On Sale Now

Innovation can be learned, and your child can begin early with these awesome robot kits!

by That's, 04 October 2018

WATCH: QQ AR Feature Educates You on ¥100 Bill

If you've got a ¥100 bill in your wallet, give this a try.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 08 October 2018

China's After School Training Centers are Struggling to Survive

As many training centers continue to recover from the effects of COVID-19, the sector has now been hit with new laws which effectively ban after-school tutoring in core subjects. Some...

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 30 September 2021

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