Interest in Studying Abroad Remains Strong in China

The Chinese news media has a name for the craze that has gripped students here in the past few years: “overseas study fever.” And despite the worsening global financial crisis and a slowing domestic economy, it shows little sign of letting up.

Chinese recruiters say a high household savings rate, a difficult job market, and a steady yuan combine to keep foreign study popular in China. That marks a significant difference from India (

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