Chinese Students Continue Going Abroad for Study

The Center for China and Globalization and Institute of Development Studies under Southwestern University of Finance and Economics jointly recently released the Annual Report on the Development of Chinese Students Studying Abroad 2020-21. It shows a steady increase in the number of Chinese students going abroad despite the impact of COVID-19 and a greater diversity in their destinations.

The U.S. remains the top choice for Chinese students, and the number preferring the U.S. has maintained an upward trend for the past 15 years. However, the pace of growth is slowing down, and an inflection point is predicted for the 2020-21 academic year, as more Chinese students are turning their sights to countries and regions with a more hospitable environment and favorable visa policies. In comparison the percentages of students going to Japan, Singapore, and New Zealand are rising.