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Analyzing the Impact of Anti-Globalization on the Evolution of Higher Education Internationalization in China
Article ID: 5552
DOI: https://doi.org/10.30564/jler.v5i2.5552
Abstract
The internationalization of higher education, driven by the wave of globalization, has become a crucial pathway for enhancing national competitiveness and fostering cross-cultural understanding. However, in recent years, the rise of anti-globalization sentiment fueled by populism, trade protectionism, and geopolitical tensions has posed new challenges to this process. As a major player in global higher education, China's internationalization efforts have been significantly affected by these developments. In this context, it is important to thoroughly investigate the transformative trends in China's higher education internationalization and their implications for the global educational landscape. To address the challenges brought about by the anti-globalization wave, this study employed a mixed-methods approach, integrating qualitative techniques such as document analysis and interviews with quantitative methods involving measurements of key internationalization indicators. Through this systematic examination, the research comprehensively analyzed the current state, major challenges, and coping strategies adopted by Chinese universities in their internationalization efforts. By conducting in-depth interviews with university administrators and international affairs staff, as well as surveys among international students in China, this study presents a multidimensional portrayal of the transformative trends in China's higher education internationalization. The research findings reveal that in the face of anti-globalization pressures, Chinese universities are undertaking a series of strategic adjustments, including strengthening international partnerships, diversifying student recruitment, and promoting virtual exchanges and collaborations. Simultaneously, the focus of higher education internationalization is shifting towards a "dual circulation" development model, establishing China as a global study destination, and building international university alliances. These transformations not only inject new vitality into China's higher education internationalization, but also open up new avenues for global education governance and talent cultivation. This study sheds light on the complex landscape of China's higher education internationalization amidst the anti-globalization wave, contributing valuable insights and perspectives to promote the high-quality development of higher education internationalization.
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