Why Are Searches in China for Emigration and Study Abroad Up 440%?

Strict lockdowns have swept across 45 cities in China. Frustration over logistical mishaps and heavy-handed measures is driving a surge in searches for topics around emigration and study overseas. Searches for emigration are up as much as 24 times their normal levels on Baidu and 15x normal levels on Weibo. Similar searches on Wechat are up 440%. There’s reason to believe that this interest will endure after the end of lockdowns, especially among the Chinese upper-middle class. This presents an interesting window of opportunity for universities to re-engage the Chinese market as families consider charting a future overseas.

Gavin Newton-TanzerApril 19, 2022China recruitment, china omicron, china recruitment, China digital recruitmentComment

The Omicron Variant and its Impact (So Far) on International Study

The emergence of the omicron variant has raised questions about its potential impact on international education, particularly with regard to China. This article examines the responses both within and outside of China, as well as reasons to be optimistic about overseas study and international student recruitment.

Keating SherryDecember 7, 2021omicron, international study, international student, international recruitment, china, china recruitment, china omicron, study overseas, covid, covid-19Comment

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