Chinese Interest Research Articles

Innovative research of comprehensive practice classroom teaching of Chinese reading

The innovative research of comprehensive practical classroom teaching of Chinese reading shows that teachers should pay attention to cultivating students 'interest in reading in the teaching process, improve their information screening and integration ability, and introduce diversified teaching strategies to stimulate students' learning initiative and creative thinking. Through the continuous innovation of teaching methods, we can enrich the reading practice activities, and provide students with a broader space for exploration and thinking. Classroom teaching is an important link in the field of education, and it has a key influence on students' learning effect and development. With the rapid change of society and the reform of education system, the traditional classroom teaching model faces many challenges. Therefore, it is of great theoretical and practical significance to study the innovation of comprehensive practical classroom teaching of Chinese reading and improve the teaching effect. First of all, the innovation of the comprehensive practical classroom teaching can promote the improvement of the quality of Chinese education. Through the exploration and application of the comprehensive practice innovation strategy of different Chinese reading, it can better meet students' learning needs, stimulate their interest and initiative in learning Chinese, and improve the effect and quality of Chinese learning. Secondly, the innovation of comprehensive practical classroom teaching of Chinese reading can promote the professional development of Chinese teachers. Teachers are the main implementers and organizers of classroom teaching, and their teaching ability and level are directly related to the quality and effect of classroom teaching. Studying the practical innovation of classroom teaching can help teachers to continuously improve their teaching ideas, teaching methods and teaching skills, and improve their professional quality and teaching level. In addition, the innovation of studying the comprehensive practical classroom teaching of Chinese reading can also promote the in-depth progress of educational reform. Education reform needs to learn from and introduce new educational ideas, teaching methods and teaching means, and all of these need to be verified and implemented through practical innovation. By studying the innovation of comprehensive practical classroom teaching of Chinese reading, it can provide practical experience and theoretical support for the promotion of educational reform.

A third player: Chinese linguistic and cultural influence at a UAE university

ABSTRACT As part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a series of large-scale projects have been launched in the Arab Gulf due to its geopolitically strategic position. We examine the influence of Chinese as a third player, in addition to Arabic and English, in a UAE university educationscape together with Emirati students’ attitudes towards its influence. The study takes a case study approach, which employs open-ended questionnaires with university students (n = 40), semi-structured interviews with university students (n = 3) and a university Confucius Institute director and visual data from a walking ethnography of university social, learning, and online spaces. Data are analysed thematically via the lens of ‘Critical, Cultural Political Economy of Education’ (CCPEE), which brings together a range of concepts to interrogate globalising processes within an ‘education ensemble’. Key findings revealed a growing influence and awareness of Chinese language and culture in the UAE as well as generally positive attitudes towards such growth. There was, however, less interest in learning Chinese in comparison with other languages such as Korean and Turkish connected with soft power and media presence via dramas and music. Implications of the findings are discussed in relation to informing future language policy directions in the UAE.

Khlebnikov in China

The question of how Velimir Khlebnikov’s work was perceived in China is among the little studied ones. We have a definite idea of the forms the Chinese theme took in Khlebnikov’s philosophical and aesthetic consciousness as a part of the general orientalist views of the Russian futurist poet. At the same time, the problem of the actual Chinese development of V. Khlebnikov’s artistic heritage (the dialogue among cultures presupposes their two-way connection, interlacement of assessments and judgments) remains open. Thus, the article highlights the most relevant literary and translation aspects of V. Khlebnikov’s reception by the Chinese.These two aspects of research are traditionally closely related, regardless of national culture issues. The measure and depth of literary interest in foreign-language poetry is determined by the volume of translated texts; in a similar degree, the stability and quality of translation corresponds to the literary vector of the foreign word perception. For the Russian research into Far Eastern literature, this state of affairs is quite axiomatic (since without a preliminary theoretical and historical-literary, as well as hermeneutic analyses, it is impossible to truly understand the poetics of ancient Chinese or medieval Japanese lyrical poetry; all other approaches will be considered amateurish with good reason, which, however, does not exclude the presence of a special, “naïve” charm of these translations from Chinese or Japanese, taken in isolation from the original). The above thesis is also applicable to the Chinese research into Russian literature (Chinese studies of Russian literature), which has been intensively developing in recent years.The article traces the stages in scientific and philological studies of V. Khlebnikov’s work in China, explains the reasons for Chinese interest in the Silver Age in general and the work of the author of the “Khadzhi Tarkhan” in particular, analyzes the strategies of individual translations of Khlebnikov’s poems into Chinese, taking into account the increased complexity in the transmission of “zaum'” by means of the linguistic system so strikingly different in its internal structure and writing system from Russian.

The Differences in Spillover Effects of International Monetary Policy on Southeast Asian Economies

The aim of this study is analyzing the spillovers of monetary policies from three nations including the US, Japan, and China to the Southeast Asian economies through macroeconomic linkages. By using BVAR model, the research results present distinct responses of economic growth, interest rate and inflation index in Southeast Asia to external shocks of interest rate according to specific characteristics. In particular, nations adopting pegged regime have stronger responses to the changing of the Fed rate and Japanese monetary policy while the opposite trend is found in volatility of Chinese interest rate. However, nations with higher trade openness might have more sensitive reaction to monetary policy of all three countries. On the other hand, the impact of international monetary policies on Southeast Asian countries is explained quite different between the group having higher capital openness and the other one. In general, the results are consistent with many previous studies as well as Mundell-Fleming’s impossibility triple theory. JEL Classification: E52, F42, N10, O11.

Current situation and employment prospects of Chinese language graduates

Relevance. In the modern world, where globalization plays a key role in economic and cultural development, the study of foreign languages is becoming an increasingly important process that positively affects the well-being of both society and the state as a whole. One such language that is attracting the attention of young people and graduates in Kyrgyzstan is Chinese. Purpose. The purpose of the study is to analyse the features of learning and promoting the Chinese language in Kyrgyzstan, as well as its potential opportunities for students in the labour market. Methodology. The following methods were used: descriptive, comparative and survey. Results. The results of the work determined that the current situation and employment prospects of Chinese-speaking graduates are very promising and full of opportunities. One of the main reasons for the growing interest in learning Chinese is the rapid development of China as a global economic and political power. China is becoming an increasingly important partner for Kyrgyzstan in the field of trade, economy, cultural and educational exchange, where the Confucius Institute represented in the country plays a leading role. This creates a need for Chinese-speaking professionals with a deep understanding of Chinese culture and business practices. According to the survey, learning Chinese is of great importance for graduates, opening up new opportunities for them in the international arena. Conclusions. The research concluded that despite advantages from Chinese language training and institutional support, Kyrgyz graduates face employment challenges, requiring further initiatives to better integrate qualified personnel into relevant labor markets. Keywords: labour market; international cooperation; educational exchange; professional activity; cultural development; chinese language

Comparative Analysis of Chinese Language Proficiency Assessment: A Case Study of AP and IGCSE Examinations

With the growing global interest in learning Chinese, the proliferation of Chinese language exams by various institutions has become evident. This paper delves into a comparative analysis of the assessment systems of the College Board's AP Chinese Language and Culture Examination and the Cambridge IGCSE Chinese Examination across five dimensions: score categorization, paper composition, assessment methods, exam syllabus arrangement, and evaluation principles. The study aims to identify similarities and differences between the two exams and draw insights for language testing and assessment practices. The findings reveal that both exams provide valuable educational experiences and insights. Recommendations include refining assessment systems to comprehensively evaluate candidates' language proficiency, integrating cultural elements into examination materials, and leveraging modern technological means to enhance fairness in language testing and assessment processes.

Benefits of international collaboration in computer science: a case study of China, the European Union, and the United States

Co-authored publications can bring positive results for those who participate, such as gaining additional expertise, accessing more funding or increasing the publication impact. China, the European Union, and the United States have been collaborating between each other throughout the years in the field of Computer Science. These collaborations varied over time, as well as they impacted the regions in different ways. In this paper, we collected the publications from these territories across 31 years on the topic of Computer Science and studied them focusing on how the regions have approached co-authorship. In particular, we have analyzed the number of collaborations during that period, the impact of those papers measured as the number of citations, and the topics that have been researched. We conclude that China’s focus on Computer Science fields has led it to be the most productive region in recent years; plus, it has benefited from the American and European reputation, by increasing its citation rates when collaborating with them. On the other hand, the EU and the US have benefited from Chinese interest in computer science, increasing the number of publications together.

ESA-China Relations in Space: An Archival Analysis of the Cooperation on the ERS Data

Drawing on the European Space Agency (ESA) documents held at the Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU), the present paper tries to shed some light on ESA-China relations during the Nineties, specifically focusing on first contacts in the domain of Earth Observation through the dissemination in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) of ESA’s Earth Remote Sensing (ERS) data. First, it briefly introduces the ERS programme and the reasons behind the Chinese interest in accessing its data. Then, it analyses the process of negotiations that led Beijing to the signing of two agreements for receiving ERS data and the difficulties encountered during the scientific data application projects, especially concerning the reception, processing and timely delivery of appropriate data from the Beijing Remote Sensing Ground Station to the project teams. Finally, the legacy this cooperation has had for the future of ESA-China relations is also highlighted.

Who has mastered exchange rate ups and downs: China or the United States?

This study uses the generalized sup augmented Dickey–Fuller (GSADF) method to study the beginnings and endings of the China–US exchange rate bubbles that occurred during the period 1981–2021 and the factors that affected those exchange rate bubbles from a nonlinear perspective. The contribution of this paper is to quantitatively assess the determinants of these bubbles. We find two bubble periods in the China–US exchange rate, one from January 1985 to December 1986 and the other from August 2005 to August 2015. Our findings suggest that the Chinese interest rate and the difference in interest rates between the US and China positively impact China–US exchange rate bubbles, while the US interest rate has no effect on the exchange rate bubble in bubble periods. Additionally, FDI from China to the US and the subprime crisis negatively influence China–US exchange rate bubbles. The findings of this paper are of value as a reference for maintaining the stability of the RMB exchange rate.

An Empirical Analysis of the Central Bank of China's Monetary Policy and the Impact of its Communications on Market Interest Rates, Liquidity and Credit

As one of the largest world's economies, China’s economy plays an important role at regional and global levels. In this context, with the fast opening steps of the Chinese economy to international markets, the Chinese Central Bank (PBC or PBOC) has adjusted its mechanisms to the needs of local and international economies. Chinese monetary policy is designed to keep prices and economic growth stable and to ensure the country’s economic development. The Chinese Central Bank has a significant influence over Chinese interest rates, interbank rates, and changes in liquidity and credit. The main goal of this research paper is to describe the role of the Chinese Central Bank in delivering Chinese monetary policy and its changes over the past few years. Our research paper is dedicated to verifying how the Chinese Central Bank's press releases are useful indicators for the future trend of market interest rates after constructing a numerical index representative of expansive or restrictive net signals contained in any of the PBC Communications examined. An empirical analysis over Chinese Monetary Policy Communications (Reports) is included in this research paper, presenting how the Central Bank of China is implementing its monetary policy in order to influence the development of its economic growth through its market interest rates, liquidity and credit movement.

The Belt-Road Initiative and prospects, Iraq as a model -Strategic Vision

The Chinese Belt and Road initiative is a revival of the idea of ​​the ancient Silk Road, which dates back to the second century BC, and was a network of roads traveled by caravans to transport commercial goods between China, Central Asia, Persia, the Arabs, and Europe, and silk was one of the most important goods that China exported. China believes that this road serves most of humanity and is based on the development of a large number of regions. It is not limited to 68 countries through which roads and sea lines pass, but rather it will revive global trade and raise growth rates.
 The importance of Iraq and the Arab region, in general, emerged in the Chinese strategic perception as a source of energy. Historical studies indicate that China's relationship with the Arab region dates back to 2000 BC. The location of the Arab region in an important global strategic region near Asia and North Africa and its enjoyment of a long history, honorable civilization, and abundant natural resources, created exchanges between both the Arab-Chinese sides in various fields through what was called (the Silk Road and the Perfume Road by land and sea ). China has sought to regard Iraq as a starting point for it in the Arab world and in the Asian continent, which can serve its strategic objectives in the African continent as well and express its prestige as a great Asian power. And since Iraq is a producer and exporter of oil, therefore China views it as a country of strategic importance, and Iraq can establish a foreign policy with diverse relations and reduce the status or level of its relations with Washington and focus on increasing its cooperation with China, which does not show more interest in political affairs than in economic affairs. In addition, Iraq's relationship with China does not harm the United States of America.
 China seeks to gain Iraq as a strategic ally in the region on the one hand and to preserve the source of oil supplies and investment projects on the other hand. The Chinese project ((The Belt and Road)) provides Iraq with a strategic opportunity to achieve its national interests in terms of economic and trade (transit through Iraq) towards the continent of Europe and the Levant region and vice versa, as Iraq needs to diversify the sources of national income and thus strengthen the Iraqi economy in addition to selling imports oil. Therefore, Iraq is supposed to adopt a strategic approach based on seizing the opportunities available in the international strategic environment and employing the Chinese interest in it to benefit from the initiative. Especially since China has become a center of attraction in the environment of international alliances and alliances. security, including Iraq.

Dungan Folktales and Legends transed. by Kenneth J. Yin (review)

Reviewed by: Dungan Folktales and Legends transed. by Kenneth J. Yin Rostislav Berezkin Dungan Folktales and Legends. Translated and edited by Kenneth J. Yin. New York: Peter Lang, 2021. xviii + 426 pp. Cloth $113.25. Electronic $111.60. Dungan Folktales and Legends is an anthology, translated by Kenneth J. Yin from the Russian edition of 1977. The Dungans have a very complex cultural background, as they are Chinese-speaking Muslims (speaking northwestern dialects, close to Mandarin) who originally lived in Gansu and Shaanxi provinces and fled to Russian Central Asia after the failure of the Dungan Revolt (1862–1877) against the Qing Dynasty. Recognized as a separate ethnic group of Central Asia, the exact history of the Dungan's formation in the premodern period still remains not completely clear. There are several theories of their origins (including the origins of the "Dungan" name [Donggan in Pinyin], commonly used in Russian and several other languages).1 Now the Dungans live in Kyrgyzstan, southern Kazakhstan, and the northeastern area of Uzbekistan (formerly republics of the Soviet Union). This volume is the most comprehensive anthology of Dungan folk narratives, available now in English for the first time, and features masterly translations of the most outstanding and characteristic oral narratives collected in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan in the mid-twentieth century. The original Russian collection was compiled by the famous Russian sinologist Boris L. Riftin (1932–2012) and two Dungan scholars: Makhmud A. Khasanov and Ilʹias I. Iusupov.2 Riftin started to collect Dungan tales in the 1950s, when he traveled to Kyrgyzstan and worked there at the Dungan collective farm in Milyanfan to study the language and folklore of this people, related to his interest in spoken Chinese and Chinese folk literature in general. It was not the first folkloric expedition of Russian sinologists to the Dungans. The work on collection and studies of Dungan folklore by Russian scholars started around the turn of the twentieth century, during the imperial period, as noted in the preface to this collection of tales.3 The present collection contains seventy-eight folk stories divided into three parts: (1) wonder tales and animal tales; (2) novel-type tales, folk anecdotes, and adventure stories; and (3) legends, historical tales, and narratives. The preface introduces the major special features and cultural status of the Dungan tales. The volume also has several appendixes, a glossary, an index, the original notes to the texts in the Russian translation, and translator's notes aimed at an English-reading audience. [End Page 95] In the past, folk narratives played an extremely important role in Dungan culture, as most Dungans were illiterate: They usually did not study Chinese characters, but did speak a variety of Chinese. Stories were transmitted primarily in the oral mode, though some of them had written antecedents in Chinese literature.4 While living in Central Asia, the Dungans were exposed to the rich folklore of their neighbors and that resulted in their borrowing of numerous tale motifs. The influence of the historical reality of the Russian Empire is also discernible in several tales, for example, the common mention of contemporary Russian currency. The reader of the Dungan tales will be impressed by the fascinating amalgamation of Central Asian and Muslim elements with a variety of subjects and figures derived from Chinese folklore and vernacular narratives. Peri and devs, originating in Iranian and other Middle Eastern tales, appear in these texts along with dragons, magic foxes, diviners, and immortal-magicians typical of Chinese folklore and the vernacular narrative literature of the late imperial period. Many of these subjects also are present in Chinese folklore collected in the modern period. Several subjects of the tales included in this volume were obviously derived from Chinese dramas and novels, such as "Zhon Yu Boils the Sea" (based on the drama of the thirteenth century "Young Zhang Boils the Sea" 張生煮海; Li Haogu's 李好古 version is extant) and "Snake Girl" (similar to the story of the White Snake in Feng Menglong's 馮夢龍 [1571–1646] early seventeenth-century vernacular short story "Madam White Forever Confined under Thunder Peak Pagoda" [Bai niangzi yong zhen Leifeng ta 白娘子永鎮雷峰塔]). These, of course, underwent significant transformation through oral transmission. At the same...

INVESTIGATION OF CHINESE LANGUAGE EARNING STRATEGIES FOR JAPANESE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Currently, there is a dearth of research on Chinese language learning strategies among Japanese international students. This study examines the Chinese language learning strategies of 84 Japanese international students from selected universities in China. A questionnaire based on Oxford(1990) learning strategy scale was developed to investigate the strategies used by the students. The study primarily employed a questionnaire survey method, and the results were analyzed using the social statistical software SPSS23.0. The objective of this research is to gain insights into the present usage, characteristics, and other factors of Chinese language learning strategies among Japanese international students. Based on the research findings, this paper recommends suitable learning strategies for this group of Japanese international students that can aid them in learning Chinese more effectively and efficiently. The study revealed that the social strategy was the most commonly used strategy among Japanese international students, whereas the affective strategy was the least used. Additionally, the results showed no significant differences in variables such as age and Chinese proficiency level. After analyzing the research results, this paper puts forth three affective strategy teaching suggestions to improve the Chinese language learning strategies of Japanese international students: fostering a sense of accomplishment in learning Chinese, developing an interest in learning Chinese and maintaining a sense of novelty, and reducing anxiety by creating a relaxed learning environment and assisting Japanese international students in overcoming anxiety.

A Narrative Review of Studies on the Syntax-Lexical Semantics Interface: With Special Reference to the Chinese Language

In microlinguistics, the syntax-lexical semantics interface is a key research area that focuses on the interaction between the lexical properties of predicates and the related syntactic structures. This paper provides an overview of the main studies in the area published internationally in the past four decades, categorizing them into three major groups of approaches (the Projectionist, the Constructionist, and the interactive). It also offers a critical reflection on the field and provides suggestions for future research. Two recent trends of research are highlighted: (1) empirical research with evidence from neurocognitive experiments; (2) emphasis shifting from the first language (L1) to second language (L2) acquisition with an eye on linguistic typology and special interest in Chinese, a language of typological significance. We hold that the Projectionist theory or approach could be used to explain the syntactic differences among verbs whereas the Constructionist may be more suitable for explaining the realization of different argument structures of the same verb. The recent interactive and dynamic approach to the syntax-lexical semantics interface seems to have the strongest explanatory power, which is supported by an increasing body of neurocognitive evidence. Further interdisciplinary research from such perspectives as linguistic typology, cognitive psychology and neurocognitive science may be instrumental in solving important issues including Baker’s Paradox and cross-linguistic variation regularities of verb lexicalization.

China’s Investment in the East Coast Railway Line (ECRL) Project in Malaysia as a Strategisation of Space

The rise of China’s power has led the country to fulfil more energy supply to sustain its industrial development. However, the Straits of Malacca challenges disturbed China’s interest to transport oil from the Middle East. Hence, China chooses the BRI project to maintain the problem. This paper will try to examine China’s strategy of constructing an ECRL project in Malaysia as one of the BRI projects to be an alternative to fulfil its energy supply. This qualitative research will employ the concept of power and connectivity. The use of the ECRL Project to Strategise Chinese Interest in energy supply will also be explained to answer the research questions.

Survey of the Behaviors and Willingness of Chinese Travelers in a Coastal Area to Visit Japan under the Zero Covid-19 Policy

This research aimed to evaluate the current attitudes of Chinese travelers. We conducted a survey of Chinese tourists traveling in China’s coastal area under the national Zero Covid-19 Policy. The surveys were conducted during two periods: the first was from September 28-October 7, 2022; the second from October 29-November 16, 2022. Both took place before China announced national Covid-19 tolerance in December 2022. All participants were interviewed face-to-face using a questionnaire created by our research team. The results of correspondence analyses revealed the following. Chinese travelers were somewhat indifferent about traveling during the Covid-19 restrictions, especially groups 20–29 and 30–39 years old. On the other hand, the Covid-19 restrictions appeared to have less effect on those under 20 years old. In imagining the after-Covid-19 era, although those 30–39 were willing to travel to Japan, those 20–29 were neutral about the idea. Although familiarity with the Tohoku area, especially Iwate Prefecture, was very low among Chinese travelers according to the results, we assume their willingness to visit Miyako City in Iwate Prefecture is rather high. To promote Chinese interest in the tourist resources of Miyako City, we assume that it would be better to use popular Chinese SNS systems such as Weibo, WeChat, and TikTok, rather than popular Japanese SNS systems.

The Leading Function Analysis of Confucius Institute Linguistic Landscape in Teaching Standard Chinese to International Learners

This paper is based on the Scollon & Scollon’s place semiotics framework combined with the Kress & van Leeuwen’s multimodal theory and Sockett and other scholars’ informal learning theories. By means of qualitative and quantitative methods, the leading function of the Confucius Institute linguistic landscape in teaching Chinese to foreigners is analyzed. It is shown that the Confucius Institute linguistic landscape plays a leading role at the initial stage of the Chinese language acquisition. This role is based on the main function of the Confucius Institute and is manifested in three mechanisms: attracting attention, shaping an image, and stimulating further learning of Chinese. The results show that to be effective in international communication, mastering Chinese should not be limited to classroom teaching, but it should also focus on various language practices outside the classroom. The linguistic landscape of the Confucius Institute serves as a supplement to classroom teaching, and the visual space it provides is obviously different from that of Chinese textbooks and test papers which are mainly focused on text reading. In addition to keywords, linguistic landscapes also provide other symbolic means, such as multimodal visual media, image symbols, plate-like structures, and color patterns. This pioneering method of teaching can greatly enhance foreign students’ cognition and understanding of the Chinese culture and their interest in learning Chinese. Linguistic landscape and Chinese classroom teaching complement each other in teaching Chinese internationally. To sum up, this research focuses on the leading function of the Confucius Institute linguistic landscape, attempting to explore its mechanism and role in the international spread of the Chinese language.

A Resource Sharing Design Model for Hua People Students' China Knowledge Education and Chinese Interest Education

In addition to receiving a series of education implemented by training institutions according to the training plan, the Hua people students' Chinese knowledge education should also provide the conditions and convenience for students to choose Chinese culture and art courses according to their personal interests. On the one hand, these contents are often of real interest to students, who have a strong desire to learn. However, these courses are either not included in the curriculum system or are part of the curriculum system, the teaching objectives are not necessarily consistent with students' learning motivation. Therefore, it is an important supplement to the curriculum system. On the other hand, this way is an important way for Hua people students to deeply contact with Chinese society and truly understand China. The perception they get from these ways can achieve such an effect that any other education can hardly have. China's interest education needs to mobilize the most extensive non-governmental education resources, adopting the market operation mode with interest education enterprises as the main body. This model is just what Hua people students need when choosing their own courses according to their interests. Therefore, this part of Hua people students ' education needs to be completely combined with this part of Chinese interest education and share its resources. To this end, we need to properly address the two core issues of teachers and funding. To realize the seamless connection between normal universities and interest education enterprises is the fundamental way to solve the problem of insufficient teachers for Hua people students' interest education. According to our national conditions, the funding problem can be solved through the three approaches of national assistance, self-commitment and reducing the burden of education enterprises.

Raising interest in master of physical education during the COVID-19 pandemic: An analysis of Baidu Index data

Objective: Current evidence shows the master of physical education has attracted attention since its opening. The study aims to quantify recent trends in the public interest and related online search behavior for master of physical education, and “nowcast” future scenarios with respect to the master of physical education.
 Methods: Baidu Index, a database of search engines with massive information, was employed. By searching for the keyword master of physical education, and using content analysis to understand the data information related to master of physical education. It extracted the search trend data regarding Chinese interest in the master of physical education from November 21, 2016, to November 21, 2022. Finally, it compares the search trend of search interests in the master of physical education with related terms.
 Results: It found that the search trend of master of physical education was on the rise overall. Specifically, the peak value appeared in September 2019, the valley value appeared around the Spring Festival each year, and the search trend in other periods was stable.
 Conclusion: The raise in public interest in a master of physical education will likely result in an increase in the number of candidates who are going to attend the National Graduate Entrance Exam to pursue a master of physical education. In the coming months or more, the competition for the employment of sports professionals in China will become more intense. Affected by the COVID-19, more people are interested in health and physical exercise, and then pay attention to the Master of Physical Education. The Sports Law of the People's Republic of China has been revised recently, which has led to more people interested in the master of physical education.

Raising interest in master of physical education during the COVID-19 pandemic: An analysis of Baidu Index data

Objective: Current evidence shows the master of physical education has attracted attention since its opening. The study aims to quantify recent trends in the public interest and related online search behavior for master of physical education, and “nowcast” future scenarios with respect to the master of physical education.
 Methods: Baidu Index, a database of search engines with massive information, was employed. By searching for the keyword master of physical education, and using content analysis to understand the data information related to master of physical education. It extracted the search trend data regarding Chinese interest in the master of physical education from November 21, 2016, to November 21, 2022. Finally, it compares the search trend of search interests in the master of physical education with related terms.
 Results: It found that the search trend of master of physical education was on the rise overall. Specifically, the peak value appeared in September 2019, the valley value appeared around the Spring Festival each year, and the search trend in other periods was stable.
 Conclusion: The raise in public interest in a master of physical education will likely result in an increase in the number of candidates who are going to attend the National Graduate Entrance Exam to pursue a master of physical education. In the coming months or more, the competition for the employment of sports professionals in China will become more intense. Affected by the COVID-19, more people are interested in health and physical exercise, and then pay attention to the Master of Physical Education. The Sports Law of the People's Republic of China has been revised recently, which has led to more people interested in the master of physical education.