Recently, Harbin Institute of Technology announced that it would cancel the subsidy of 100,000 yuan per academic year for foreign students from the new semester, which has attracted widespread attention and discussion in the society.
This decision reflects the international development of China's higher education and the imbalance of educational resources, as well as the equality and interaction between foreign students and domestic students.
So, why does China provide subsidies and preferential policies for foreign students?Is this policy reasonable and fair?What impact will the removal of subsidies have on the internationalization of higher education in China?We will analyze this problem from the following aspects.
China: Why do we need subsidies and preferential policies for foreign students?
China has always implemented special preferential policies for foreign students, including full or partial subsidies for tuition, accommodation, food, insurance and air tickets, and gives foreign students special treatment beyond national treatment.
The purpose of this policy is to attract more foreign students to study in China and to enhance China's international reputation and influence.
The benefits of such a policy are obvious:
First of all, it is conducive to promoting cultural exchanges and friendship between China and foreign countries, increasing communication and understanding between China and the world, and enhancing China's soft power and international status.
Second, it is conducive to improving the quality of education and international competitiveness of Chinese universities, introducing international talents and advanced ideas, and promoting educational reform and innovation.
Third, this is conducive to expanding China's international market and investment opportunities, increasing China's economic cooperation and mutual benefit with other countries, and promoting China's economic development and social progress.
Foreign students: Why do you want to cancel subsidies and preferential policies?
However, there are also some problems and drawbacks to this policy, which are mainly the following:
First of all, this may lead foreign students to misunderstand the true level and value of Chinese education, believing that Chinese education is cheap and low-quality, rather than efficient and high-quality.
Secondly, this may lead to the dependence and inertia of foreign students on China, and the lack of autonomy and hard work, rather than the spirit of being positive and innovative.
Third, it can lead to unfairness and inequality between foreign students and domestic students, creating dissatisfaction and resistance among domestic students, rather than respect and welcome.
Therefore, Harbin Institute of Technology's decision to cancel the subsidy of 100,000 yuan per academic year for foreign students is a decision that is conducive to changing this situation, and the significance of this decision is far-reaching
First of all, it is to treat all students more fairly and avoid unfair special treatment, and at the same time, it can also encourage foreign students to rely more on themselves and improve their independence and adaptability.
Secondly, it is to show the level and value of Chinese education more realistically, avoid misleading and misunderstanding, and at the same time, it can also attract international students who really want to study Xi in China, and improve their motivation and effectiveness Xi study.
Thirdly, it is to promote exchanges and interactions between foreign students and domestic students more equally, avoiding tensions and conflicts, and at the same time, it can also enhance the growth and development of both parties.
National Students: Do We Really Need to Be International?
For domestic students, the treatment of foreign students in China is also an issue worthy of attention and consideration, which involves the imbalance of educational resources and the necessity of internationalization of education.
The imbalance of educational resources is a real problem, with universities in some regions having better teaching facilities, faculty and academic resources, while universities in others are facing the dilemma of lack of resources and low quality.
This imbalance has led to a lack of equitable access to education for some students in China, who may face a lack of Xi resources and a good Xi environment.
This is a real problem faced by students in their home countries.
Universities should take into account the interests of their own students when formulating policies, and they should ensure that the exchanges and interactions between foreign students and their home students are equal and mutually reinforcing.
This can be achieved through the organization of cultural exchange events, academic seminars, and collaborative projects, in which international and domestic students can learn from each other Xi exchange and cooperate with each other, promoting the growth and development of both parties.
At the same time, universities should also increase investment in colleges and universities in poor areas, improve educational facilities and enhance teachers, so as to ensure that all students can enjoy equal educational opportunities.
The necessity of internationalization of education is an ideal issue, and some believe that in order to attract foreign students, it is necessary to provide appropriate subsidies and preferential measures, which can not only increase the quality of life of international students, but also increase their sense of identity and loyalty to Chinese education.
Others, however, argue that excessive preferential measures may lead foreign students to misunderstand the true level of education in China and create unfair competitive pressure on domestic students.
This is an ideal question for students in their country.
When formulating policies, universities should fully consider the need for internationalization of education, and they should ensure that foreign students are commensurate with the level and value of Chinese education.
This can be achieved by improving the quality and international competitiveness of education, introducing international talents and advanced ideas, and promoting educational reform and innovation.