The demand for higher education opportunity exploded in most Asian countries, giving rise to Asian students studying around the world as well as the creation of new in-country institutions. A demographic cliff is not far in the distance which will require countries such as the U.S.A., U.K., and Australia to adjust their expectations on international student recruitment. In addition, the in-country institutions will struggle to lure their native students to stay home and they may also initiate attractive options for students around the world to study in Asia.
In addition to demographic decline and greater competition among countries and institutions, China may begin to use its students (which are the largest number exported around the world) as a bargaining chip against countries that have taken actions to which the Chinese government objects. Taiwan and Australia are two specific examples but other countries such as the U.S.A. and U.K. could also find themselves coming up short if national rhetoric and policy don't align with Chinese interests.
In addition to demographic decline and greater competition among countries and institutions, China may begin to use its students (which are the largest number exported around the world) as a bargaining chip against countries that have taken actions to which the Chinese government objects. Taiwan and Australia are two specific examples but other countries such as the U.S.A. and U.K. could also find themselves coming up short if national rhetoric and policy don't align with Chinese interests.
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