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WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH 20 YUAN IN CHINA? After the previous article about “The living cost in China”, our content team has decided to give you a better view how you can spend money in China in the most “economical” way. With 20 Yuan, which is not a big amount of money (approximately $3 US), the basic necessity can be obtained.  Below, with our illustration, we will show you how a local here spend their 20 Yuan in their daily life.  Please notice that, the price range can be different in different cities, and it absolutely depends on what kind of product brand you choose. However, we have picked up the average price, with acceptable – quality brand for a decent life standard.  Rice – rice – rice, the thing you see everywhere when you  set your feet in China . Normally, spending 20 Yuan will give you 1 – 2 kg of rice. In China, you can buy rice in a big or small factory – produced bags or you can buy it as how much as you want.  For the c...

Full Scholarship -Xinyang Normal University in March 2018 I. University Profile Xinyang Normal University is located in Xinyang, a famous historic and cultural city in the South of Henan Province. The university was established in 1975, and through years of operating, it has been granted the rights to confer the bachelor degree and master degree in different majors. Xinyang Normal University has proved its own quality by establishing more than 20 scientific research platforms in Henan Province, participating in more than 600 national science fund programs and scientific research projects in the provincial and ministry scales since 2006. With strong partnership with both domestic universities in China and abroad universities in USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and South Korea, the university gained a huge success in sending local students abroad for further studies and enrolling foreign students for studies in China.   Xinyang Normal Universit...

China is becoming more and more attractive to foreign students mainly due to the full scholarships they offer for every level as well as their high level of education in certain field Overall, The  Tsinghua University reach the top of the Chinese ranking in term of teaching and learning and occupy the 24th position at the world level, followed by  Peking University, 39th in the world ranking. Here is the top 10: Rank Institution World Rank 1 Tsinghua University 24 2 Peking University 39 3 Fudan University 43 4 Shanghai Jiao Tong University 61 5 University of Science and Technology of China 104 6 Zhejiang University 110 7 Nanjing University 115 8 Beijing Normal University 257 9 Wuhan University 275 10 Harbin Institute of Technology 278 We can now have a look at the rankings for each field of study which will help you to find out which university suits you the most Natural Sciences and Mathematics -...

Summer trip in CHINA  We organize a great trip in China which aims at promoting cultural exchange and educational travel in China for students. We took the time to create this trip according to students interests. When you travel with us we care about you and the details. What is important for you is important for us. We offer you a safe experience and an educational impact on your future. This summer trip is especially for students who would like to study or travel in China. We know that it is difficult to visit an university in China when you are abroad that is why during this trip we give you the opportunity to visit four universities. At the same time, it is the best opportunity to discover China as you have never seen before. You will discover China through activities and excursion. It is a unique experience that you won’t forget for a lifetime. You will discover amazing places, experience a new culture, enjoy the local cuisine and visit different universi...

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...

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...