Chinese varsities eyeing local students

Painting class in progress at Duke Kunshan University, which began offering post-graduate courses a few years ago. — Photos courtesy of Duke Kunshan University

With China becoming a popular destination among overseas students, many of its tertiary institutions – including one which recently teamed up with a top American university – are trying hard to woo students from Malaysia and the Asean region.

SCHOOLS in China wish to attract more students from Malaysia and other Asean countries, as China, following its rapid development over the past four decades, is now a popular education destination.