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Chinese Education
![Inside Shanghai’s Schools Inside Shanghai’s Schools](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/sizes/thumbnail/3831_524393f983392.jpg)
Inside Shanghai’s Schools
One survey found Shanghai schools to be the best in the world. But not every school plays by the same rules.
![China’s Hunger Games China’s Hunger Games](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/sizes/thumbnail/3904_52439488e49b2.jpg)
China’s Hunger Games
Why is the Hunger Games movie so popular? Ask U.S. and Chinese students – they have their own versions.
![The Risks of China’s Students The Risks of China’s Students](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/sizes/thumbnail/10420_524a30cfc66f1.jpg)
The Risks of China’s Students
Many U.S. universities have been falling over themselves to accept Chinese students. But are they ignoring the dangers of cultural tensions in search of money?
![China’s Angry Bulls China’s Angry Bulls](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/sizes/thumbnail/10362_524a307a4fa49.jpg)
China’s Angry Bulls
As China’s rural and migrant workers become more educated and well-travelled they are growing increasingly aware of their rights. And increasingly willing to stand up for them.
![What Finland Shows China, U.S. What Finland Shows China, U.S.](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/sizes/thumbnail/4215_5243966e9f40f.jpg)
What Finland Shows China, U.S.
The U.S. and Chinese education systems seem to be converging. Both could learn something from Finland.
![China's Black Swans China's Black Swans](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/sizes/thumbnail/4749_52439b424333b.jpg)
China's Black Swans
Striving for perfection is all very well. But without empathy, it’s hard to learn and grow with others.
![China's Incognito Parents China's Incognito Parents](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/sizes/thumbnail/4789_52439ccfc9656.jpg)
China's Incognito Parents
Two books offer some surprising insights into the minds of Chinese parents – and why they make the decisions they do.
![Mind Triathlon vs Jersey Shore Mind Triathlon vs Jersey Shore](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/sizes/thumbnail/4865_52439dec2cd4e.jpg)
Mind Triathlon vs Jersey Shore
Understanding a different perspective is like a mental triathlon. Sadly, too many students can’t be bothered to try.
![How Shanghai Schools Beat Them All How Shanghai Schools Beat Them All](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/sizes/thumbnail/9859_524a2c8f92021.jpg)
How Shanghai Schools Beat Them All
Shanghai students are ranked the best in the world, according to an OECD assessment. So why are they so much better than their peers?
![Sending Chinese Problems Abroad Sending Chinese Problems Abroad](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/sizes/thumbnail/5075_5243a0b7dbcd8.jpg)
Sending Chinese Problems Abroad
Are Chinese parents sending their kids to get an education overseas, or to get them off their hands?
![Resistance Futile in Chinese Class Resistance Futile in Chinese Class](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/sizes/thumbnail/5067_5243a0b68d926.jpg)
Resistance Futile in Chinese Class
Clarity, centring, choice, commitment and challenge all help with learning. Do Chinese classrooms have any?
![The Sad Truth of China’s Education The Sad Truth of China’s Education](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/sizes/thumbnail/9738_524a2b81c5e51.jpg)
The Sad Truth of China’s Education
Next week, Chinese students take the national college entrance exam. It’s the soul-destroying culmination of years of study. And as good as it gets.