education

Can China’s JSTOR Bounce Back?

Contributions from individuals with unique perspectives to share. Hear from everyone, from experts and commentators to those whose voices are often marginalized.

VOICES & OPINION

It’s been a tough few years for CNKI, the country’s largest academic database. But a challenging business environment could finally push academic publishers to embrace the digital era?

Sang Hai

Hit New Film Offers a Striking Portrait of Beijing’s Migrant Villages

Articles that cut to the core of contemporary China. In-depth, informed, and carefully crafted, every piece is carried by the voices of the story’s participants.

FEATURES

Liang Junjian’s award-winning new documentary “Bitter Sweet Ballad” has shocked viewers with its portrayal of the lives of migrant children in Beijing.

Mathew Scott

China’s Last Esperanto Students

Visual stories that get up close and personal with contemporary China. A mix of short videos, documentaries, photography, and data visualization.

MULTIMEDIA

China used to have one of the world’s largest communities of Esperanto speakers. But the language is now in danger of disappearing from the country completely.

He Kai

Wu Huiyuan 

Putting a Price on an International Education

An inside look at China’s wildly expensive, ever-expanding international education industry.

Zheng Jiawen

In China, Pricey Teachers’ Day Presents Spark Debate on Gift-Giving

Timely reports on issues and events from across China. Drawing on a vast range of sources, these succinct articles provide insights into the significance of each issue in a wider context.

NEWS

Despite regulations explicitly banning gifts being given to teachers, the practice continues. On social media, many argued that simple gestures resonate deeper.

Zhu Junxi

Hunan Primary Teacher Fractures Girl’s Skull With Ruler, Detained

A brutal attack by a primary school teacher using a trianguler ruler has led to a 9-year-old girl requiring almost five hours of surgery.

Ding Rui

China’s Top Science Body to Experts: Don’t Speak Beyond Expertise

In a major overhaul of its code of conduct, the Chinese Academy of Sciences has barred academicians from making comments outside their areas of expertise and misusing their titles for undue benefits.

He Qitong

China’s Vocational Teachers Need Career Development Opportunities: Report

An official survey of vocational teachers in China has found that many face challenges in career and academic development, which may affect the stability of the vocational teaching workforce.

At China’s ‘Hogwarts,’ Traditional Taoism Trumps Magic

Amid a social media surge, a Taoism college is drawing record applications this year. But getting in and sticking it out requires more than just passion.

Yang Caini

China Wants Its ‘Silver’ Haired Teachers to Get Back to Teaching

With some of the lowest retirement ages in the world, China is launching its biggest recruitment drive yet for retired teachers to return to the classroom.

China Mulls Revoking Degrees of Students Caught Using AI 

An updated draft law allows for the revoking of students’ degrees if they use AI to help write their dissertations.

Ye Zhanhang

Jiang Zuer

In Shanghai, A New Major Helps Domestic Workers Battle Stigma

With an average age of 45, and women representing the majority of students, the first group of home economics majors graduated last month from the Shanghai Open University, signifying a pivotal shift in the domestic service industry.

Out of the Blind Box: Chinese Students Can Now Choose Own Roommates 

Some universities have introduced surveys to assess student preferences and needs, allowing potential roommates to review each other’s details, such as their sleep patterns and habits.

To Stop Teen From Moving Out, Chongqing Mom Flees With School Papers

The woman was opposed to her daughter studying in Beijing. She returned 11 days later after fortunetellers assured her that the move would prove auspicious for her daughter.

Wuhan University Offers Shared Rooms for Married Students

The announcement has received lots of social media attention, but a university staff member told Sixth Tone that the policy is still in its planning stages.

China Steps Up Crackdown on Fake Employment as Students Face Continued Pressure From Universities 

Students told Sixth Tone that their universities are forcing them to sign bogus employment contracts and certificates.

For Chinese Parents, Even Vacations Are Opportunities For Learning 

Parents are taking the old Chinese saying of ‘traveling thousands of miles is better than reading thousands of books’ very seriously.

Li Xin

AI Is Booming in China, But Its Grads Are Trapped in a Talent Gap

Despite a talent shortfall in China’s tech industry, fresh graduates from AI programs across the country say they’re stuck in the mud amid the mismatch in skills and job requirements.

As China’s Top Campuses Reopen, a Frenzy for Limited Visiting Slots 

With scalpers emerging to sell slots at inflated prices, genuine visitors are turning to social media and searching for tips and strategies on how to secure reservations for university visits.

Zhongkao Fallout as Backlash Against ‘Returning Students’ Triggers Official Investigation

Xi’an has relaxed its household registration requirements to attract talent in recent years. Now authorities are investigating whether out-of-province students are taking advantage of the system to improve their exam chances following parents' complaints.