52 h. ago Why China’s next development priority must be secondary education

If you were asked which middle-income country has one of the lowest levels of educational attainment, very few would say China. We continually hear stories about mass university expansion, record numbers of annual graduates and elite institutions that rank among the world’s best. Despite these impressive strides, gaps in education remain a large roadblock for China’s further economic development. The country remains largely undereducated for its level of economic development: only about 31 per...

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63 h. ago China, Venezuela, Minneapolis and the familiar small divisions of Northern Ireland

China, Venezuela, Minneapolis and the familiar small divisions of Northern Ireland   Slugger O'Toole

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63 h. ago Hong Kong, Shenzhen push secure data corridor to unlock AI and fintech opportunities

Hong Kong and Shenzhen are establishing a white list for data transfers as part of an overarching effort to forge closer cross-border ties, which policymakers and business leaders see as essential to unlocking opportunities in artificial intelligence and fintech in the region. “If you have a white list to facilitate the movement of sensitive data, biological data and samples between Hong Kong and [mainland] China, it would ensure trust between [parties sending and receiving information] because...

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7 d. ago China and Ireland forge closer economic and educational partnerships under 15th Five

China and Ireland forge closer economic and educational partnerships under 15th Five-Year Plan  news.cgtn.com

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1 week ago China keen to revive food imports from Ireland, Irish PM says

China keen to revive food imports from Ireland, Irish PM says  Reuters

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1 week ago Ireland’s China visit underscores EU divisions over how to handle Beijing

Ireland’s China visit underscores EU divisions over how to handle Beijing  RFI

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1 week ago China seeks to enhance ties with Ireland to boost relations with EU

China seeks to enhance ties with Ireland to boost relations with EU  Reuters

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1 week ago China seeks enhanced ties with Ireland, as leaders meet in Beijing

China seeks enhanced ties with Ireland, as leaders meet in Beijing  TradingView — Track All Markets

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1 week ago China seeks closer ties with Ireland, Xi tells Martin in Beijing

China seeks closer ties with Ireland, Xi tells Martin in Beijing  Reuters

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2 w. ago Ireland's Micheál Martin will visit China in the first trip by an Irish leader in 14 years

Ireland's Micheál Martin will visit China in the first trip by an Irish leader in 14 years  Midland Daily News

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2 w. ago Taoiseach of Ireland Micheal Martin to visit China: spokesperson

Taoiseach of Ireland Micheal Martin to visit China: spokesperson  news.cgtn.com

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2 w. ago Philippines’ U$23 billion education budget is highest ever but will it make the grade?

The Philippines’ largest-ever education budget has been hailed by teachers and education advocates, but many have also warned that money alone cannot reverse years of weak learning outcomes and chronic teacher and classroom shortages. Last month, the Senate approved a 1.37 trillion peso (US$23 billion) allocation for education, the largest in the country’s history. It is equivalent to about 4 per cent of the Philippines’ gross domestic product, aligning for the first time with UN recommendations...

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2 w. ago Philippines’ US$23 billion education budget is highest ever but will it make the grade?

The Philippines’ largest-ever education budget has been hailed by teachers and education advocates, but many have also warned that money alone cannot reverse years of weak learning outcomes and chronic teacher and classroom shortages. Last month, the Senate approved a 1.37 trillion peso (US$23 billion) allocation for education, the largest in the country’s history. It is equivalent to about 4 per cent of the Philippines’ gross domestic product, aligning for the first time with UN recommendations...

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