【中国系列】Studying in China

Iam_zhcn

China has opened itself to an unprecedented degree in recent years, and the rest of the world has taken note.
In tandem with China's rapid economic development and the growing frequency of international exchages, the Chinese language has become an important means on communication.

As more people have come to realize the importance of learning Chinese, more foreign students have come to China to study.
China is coming one of the most attractive destination coutries for foreign students.

《求学中国》五洲传播出版社 2007年7月第1版  P4

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an unprecedented degree

前所未有的成绩

In tandem with China's rapid economic development

和中国快速的经济发展相合作？

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1. 前所未有的程度

2. 和中国高速发展的经济相关(或在此影响之下)

Iam_zhcn

China opened a new chapter in its educational history in 1950, when the country played host to its first contingent of foreign students, a group of 33 people from east European nations.

Since the country implemented its opening policy in 1978, the influx of foreign students has grown at a rapid rate.
According to statistics released by the Ministry of Education, more foreigh students visited China in 2006 than during any other year since the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949.

That year also saw record numbers of source countries of foreign students and the universities welcoming them.
Altogether, 162,695 foreign students from 184 countries and regions came to study in China that year, which increased 15.3% that of 2005.

Of the total, the numbers of students pursuing master's and doctor's degrees grew considerably.
They studied at 519 universities, colleges and institutes of scientific research in 31 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central goverment, majoring in the Chinese languages, economics, history, philosophy, management, law, education, the sciences, engineering, medicine and agriculture.

Most of the foreign students studied both the chinese language and their major subject, establishing the formula "Chinese language and thier major subject, establishing the formula"Chinese language + major".

By learning the language, these students learn more about Chinese culture and play an active role in promoting exchanges and co-operation between their native countries and China, effectively creating a variety of future opportunities.

《求学中国》五洲传播出版社 2007年7月第1版  P4-5

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Iam_zhcn

Official bodies in China have been actively encouraging foreign students to study in the country and have taken a series of measures to improve the environment for them to do so.

For example, China allows foreign students to stay at the homes of local families, giving them more exposure to ordinary Chinese people and thereby deepening their understanding of the country.

Classes are taught in both English and Chinese to attract more students who do not have strong Chinese-language skills. The authorities have been strengthening administration of educational services for foreign students and expanding the corps of teachers.

China has also set up a comprehensive medical insurance system for foreign students. The country has created an information management system for foreign students and generally improved services and management by investing more in management and teachers.

At the same time, China will continue to expand the number of educational opportunities for foreign students, improve their quality and regulate management to further accelerate the development of services for foreign students.

《求学中国》五洲传播出版社 2007年7月第1版  P5-6

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