Peculiarities of higher education internationalization in the PRC

Abstract

The article provides a retrospective analysis of higher education internationalization process in the PRC. Today, China is a global leader in virtually all areas of higher education internationalization, viewing it as a key element in the development of higher education and a system of training specialists that meets the needs of the rapidly growing national economy. The aspiration to elevate higher education to a global level, as well as higher education reforming in general, has always been under the direct control and guidance of Chinese party and government. The most widespread form of higher education internationalization in China is student mobility. In order to overcome existing problems and difficulties, Chinese scholars have developed the concept of “internal internationalization”, which, in a situation of significant restrictions on physical movement, can serve as an effective strategy for achieving the main goals of educational modernization.