Resources

This summarises reforms to the Gaokao, China's national higher education entrance examination. The reform allows for more flexibility and autonomy in the study choices of students, including two attempts at their English test and the option to study electives.

This summarises China's direction for international education in 2016, addressing the directive "Opinions on the work of the opening-up of education in the new era" released by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council. It has a focus on investment and quality in education, and mobilising resources to strengthen China's education system.

This document provides an update on China's World Class 2.0, a directive from the Chinese State Council to lift the status, standing, and international competitiveness of China's higher education system. The update addresses changes in policy guidelines and funding.

This document discusses China's interest in 2016 at establishing campuses or schools in foreign countries, with particular focus on Australia.

This document addresses changes to visas for foreign workers and internship opportunities in China. The changes are small and specifically targeted, however they indicate a willingness from the Chinese government to open up to more opportunities for international students and workers.

This document provides information regarding the conclusion of negotiations for the Free Trade Agreement between Australia and China in 2014, and addresses the agreements between Australia and China on higher education qualifications recognition and student, academic and researcher mobility.