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The One Belt One Road project is an ambitious and global project launched by China in 2013 with the aim of improving its influence on the world. The project consists of building a trading infrastructure based on two routes: one from China through central Asia to Middle East Europe by train and one linking China through Southeast Asia to east Africa by sea which would facilitate the development of mutual commercial, diplomatic and cultural opportunities. According to this context and to promote the mutual understanding and friendship between China and other countries, the Chinese government developed programs such as “The Scholarship for Youth of Excellence Scheme of China” with the aim of providing education opportunities to the youths worldwide who enjoy good potentials in their career development.  You can apply to these various scholarships by directly contacting the universities concerned or via agencies who have been providing a reliable and helpful...

                                                      Every year, more and more students are considering to go study in China. This possibility led to the creation of many partnership between universities and scholarship that you can take advantage of, among of course other many benefits. Here are 4 reasons why you should go for China too 1- Improve your English and learn Chinese In China, you will often have to speak English. Whether it is at the university, in class or with other foreign students or when you are trying to communicate with the locals, you won’t avoid and it will give you a valuable practice. It is also a good opportunity to learn Chinese which become a more and more important and recognized language in the world. Some universities might ask you to already know some Chinese before you go but also an...

Foreign students coming to Beijing to study or work and who don't have the possibility to get student residences might find it difficult to arrange a private flat before they get to China.  Here are few tips from my personal experience that will help you in this process. Hope you you’ll find it useful 1 st Step: Find a temporary residence Most of the time you will have to already be in Beijing to find the flat since you need to do the viewings. The best and cheapest way to do so is to take a one week booking in a hostel who provide dorms at a low price so you have time to do your flat hunting. The Beijing Sunrise Hostel is a good option with a nice English speaking staff, safe lockers, a good location and air conditioning: http://www.hostelsunrise.com They will let you rent a bed in a 10 people dorm for about 300 RMB per week. Sometimes in order to get your visa, you might be asked to get a one month booking, in this case you can do so and cancel when...

Tan Kah Kee Scholarship for Study at Xiamen University of Technology in China The Tan Kah Kee Scholarship is offered by Jimei Alumni Association and Chiyu Banking Corporation for overseas Chinese and people of Chinese origin residing in countries along the 21-century Maritime Silk Road to study in Xiamen, China, in response to President Xi Jinping’s urge, in his letter of reply to Jimei Alumni Association, for us the people of Tan’s hometown to further spread the spirit of sponsoring youth to good education by Tan Kan Kee, flag of overseas Chinese. Xiamen University of Technology, a fast growing public university in Xiamen eligible for Tan Kah Kee Scholarship students, is now admitting qualified applicants: I. Applicants Focus on countries along the 21-century Maritime Silk Road and priority is placed on overseas Chinese and students of Chinese origin from Southeast Asian countries with HSK certificate and mandarin capability a plus. II. Qualifica...