Abstract
This paper probes into the development of internationalization of higher education in China from ancient times to modern times, including the emergence of international connections in Chinese higher education and the subsequent development of such connections, the further development of internationalization of Chinese higher education, and the regularization of internationalization of China’s higher education. The discussion centers on the issue of internationalization of Chinese higher education in a chronological order by using some official statistics and documents for demonstration. Through the discussion, we may find that China has made great progress in the internationalization of higher education; however, as to Chinese higher education, there is still room for improvement so as for the country’s higher education system to keep pace with the advanced education system in the developed countries.
Highlights
From a historical perspective, the internationalization of Higher Education (IHE) in China seemed to emerge in ancient times if the modern term “international” can be understood as the relationship between small kingdoms, and underwent a lot of changes over the long history of the development of the country
This paper probes into the development of internationalization of higher education in China from ancient times to modern times, including the emergence of international connections in Chinese higher education and the subsequent development of such connections, the further development of internationalization of Chinese higher education, and the regularization of internationalization of China’s higher education
The internationalization of Higher Education (IHE) in China seemed to emerge in ancient times if the modern term “international” can be understood as the relationship between small kingdoms, and underwent a lot of changes over the long history of the development of the country
Summary
The internationalization of Higher Education (IHE) in China seemed to emerge in ancient times if the modern term “international” can be understood as the relationship between small kingdoms, and underwent a lot of changes over the long history of the development of the country. By summarizing scholars’ view points, Zha shows that for him internationalization is not merely an aim itself, but an important resource in the development of higher education towards a system in line with international standards; one open and responsive to its global environment Approaches in his discussion come up to three of which the activity approach touches student/faculty exchange, technical assistance, and international students; competence approach emphasizes the development of skills, knowledge, attitudes and value in students, faculty and staff. The Han dynasty sent Zhang Qian, a diplomatic official, to the “West” to establish a friendly relationship with other tribes His trip opened up the famous Silk Road, which reached as far as the ancient Rome and India and contributed to the cultural exchanges between China and other countries. 2.2 Development of International Connections in Higher Education (from 1840 to 1911)
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