Chinese value education as a way to a better life

 The Chinese had long understand the value of education and invested much in the past, perhaps centuries ago. We all know that during the rule of the dynasties in China, scholars were inducted into the Imperial Government through examinations to select them, not just picking them up from thin air. And a place in the ruling class was a much sought after priority for parents and those scholars, who studied hard for the examination. Rich or poor they get the same opportunity to serve the country.

Yes, education is a trait that the ancient Chinese cherished, and later generations still cherishes a good education today. In the past, Chinese parents were even sending their children to study in good schools overseas, even to Singapore schools. And you know what I found out. through experience. how good those Chinese students really were? A Chinese student from China, unable to speak or write good English, joined a Secondary Class that I was in, and within a few months, learned English and did so well that we were really amazed. This is the kind of talent that China has and is nurturing, from kindergarten stage today.

China is building new universities to keep up with demand, while universities in the West are suffering financial problems. With Chinese universities rising in stature and producing outstanding scientists and engineers that are contributing to the 'factory of the world', the world can see the reality of what an education in China can do for them as well and are sending students over to China instead of the West. Moreover, the cost of a university education in China is way less costly than an education in any of the Anglo-Saxon countries. I would say that for parents in poorer countries, there is more bang for the buck to send their children to have a university education in China than in the West.

Suffice to say, China is even trying to eat the breakfast, lunch and dinner of Western universities, which the West will one day claim that China has overcapacity in education as well and must cut back, LOL.

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