Sunrise International recently hosted a webinar on April 9th, focusing on essential strategies for navigating China's educational landscape. The session delved into the evolving dynamics of digital marketing in the country. Here's a brief recap, though we strongly recommend watching the full recording for detailed graphics and analysis of real business cases.
Read MoreOn February 21, Sunrise International COO David Weeks co-presented the session “Frameworks for Restarting and Reinvigorating US-China Education Exchanges” at the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) Annual Conference in Washington, DC. The session was co-presented with Madame Xuesong Shen, the Minister Counselor of Education of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the USA, and Dr. Julie Whitlow, Vice Provost for Faculty and Global Engagement at Salem State University. This piece summarizes the highlights of the session.
Read MoreOften described as China’s answer to YouTube, Bilibili has become one of the most popular video platforms in China, particularly among Gen Z users. Throughout the course of the pandemic, Chinese students turned to the platform due to its increased focus on education-based content. Institutions seeking to diversify their digital marketing approach in China may want to consider choosing Bilibili to connect with its significant base of prospective students.
Read MoreThe pandemic threw a wrench into the gears of overseas study, and international student enrollment in many countries dipped as a result. Now that border and visa restrictions are easing, Chinese students are more eager than ever to pursue higher education opportunities abroad. We discuss the factors that have shaped enrollment data throughout the course of the pandemic, as well as what institutions in the US can expect in 2022 and beyond.
Read MoreZhihu, a Chinese knowledge platform boasting 420 million registered users, has become a popular forum among younger Chinese users, particularly Gen Z. This article discusses its utility as a resource for Chinese students considering international study, and its potential as a tool to engage with these students as they prepare to make a major life decision.
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