“The digital economy has effectively supported China’s economic development and has expanded during COVID-19, and it will continue to power the country in the post-pandemic era.”
Why China
As a frontrunner, China’s digital economy kept a high growth rate of 9.7 % in 2020, according to a white paper released by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT). The country’s digital economy scale hit 39.2 trillion yuan (about $6.1 trillion) in 2020, accounting for 38.6% of the GDP.
With its digital economy ranking second in the world, China has highlighted the digital economy development in its 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) to build a digital China. Chinese companies will be encouraged to explore opportunities in the overseas digital market, accelerating their research and development and strengthening cooperation with overseas partners in areas such as big data, 5G and artificial intelligence. Traditional industries are also being transformed by digital economy, including trade and investment, which is going through significant innovative changes.
FORTUNE GLOBAL 500 (2021)
A total of 143 Chinese companies are on the Fortune Global 500 list for 2021, including those from Hong Kong and Taiwan, making China No.1 on the list for a second consecutive year.
In 2020, the number of Chinese companies stood at 133, the first time China’s number surpassed the US.
China‘s State Grid Co climbed to the second position on the Fortune Global 500 list for 2021, while technology giant Huawei ranked 44, up from 49 in the previous year.
Digital Transformation in China
Digital Lifestyle in China
In this ever-changing digital age, digital technologies have been widely used for trading activities as well as people’s daily lives in China. With nearly one billion internet users, China’s ecommerce sales grew to $1.7 trillion in 2020, which is equivalent to 30% of all retail sales in China (McKinsey & Company, 2021).
Connectivity among people has been greatly enhanced due to digitalisation, and we are all benefited from innovation and disruption. For example, omnichannel retail, social media, on-demand services, mobility, fintech, and healthtech – all of these have become indispensable for work and life in China.
Empowered by digitalization in China, CCN is committed to fulfilling its mission of promoting trade and investment through education in the digital era. With new technologies advancing tremendously and business paradigm shifting rapidly, CCN aims to develop global talent with a digital mindset and skills that are essential to diverse career opportunities in a changing environment. Amongst various programmes offered by CCN, which all offer a special element of digital awareness, the following programmes are tailor-made for international students who wish to enhance their digital savvy and readiness from innovative, strategic and enterprise perspectives.
Experience Digitalization with CCN
Supported by CCN’s global partners in the government, higher education sector and business community, the University-Enterprise Alliance (UEA) degree programmes are offered to develop global talent for the future. Eligible international students can choose to study one of the following UEA programmes with unique perspectives in digital technology and digital economy:
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The CCN Digital China Programme (DCP) is a short-term training course to provide international students with a unique opportunity to learn concepts and practices in relation to digital economy. It aims to develop students’ digital awareness and mindset through exposure to real-world business scenarios and best practices for industrial transformation and digital innovation in China in a global context. DCP is also designed to bring together the industry and students, developing innovative talents for companies while expanding career opportunities for students after graduation.
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“I want to know more about Chinese culture and economy as I plan to start my own business in China in the future.”
UAE Degree Programmes
Digital China Training Programme
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| - Cross-border eCommerce - Big Data Management - Digital Marketing - Supply Chain Management |
| Science & Engineering |
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| - Internet of Things - AI - Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering |
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| - Digital Media - Communication & Journalism - Chinese (Business) |
“Online learning helps us develop our abilities in time management and self-control. I strongly suggest that everyone should welcome digitalisation.”
International China
“Jiaoda is like a global community, with more than 3,000 international students from approximately 140 countries in the world. I can take every opportunity to take my learnings outside of the classroom and involve myslef in all kinds of extra-curriculum activities.”
Join an International University in China
China has become the largest source of overseas students and the third most popular study abroad destination for international students after the US and the UK.
According to the statistical report by the Chinese Ministry of Education on international students in China for 2018, 492,185 international students from 196 countries/regions studied in 1,004 Chinese universities. 258,122 of them were enrolled in degree programmes, accounting for 52% of all international students. The top 6 provinces/cities with the largest number of international students are: Beijing, Shanghai, Jiangsu Province, Zhejiang Province, Liaoning Province and Tianjin.
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As No. 1 study abroad destination in Asia and No. 3 in the world, China is making great efforts to strengthen its higher education particularly in terms of teaching and research.
The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings is designed to assess university competitiveness on some important pillars, including research, teaching, knowledge transfer as well as international outlook. In the THE World University Rankings 2022, two Chinese universities are ranked in top 20 in the world, for the first time in the history of Chinese higher education.
No. 17 Globally No. 3 in Asia
No. 18 Globally No. 4 in Asia
Moreover, out of the 10 prestigious Chinese universities ranked in top 250, four of them are member universities of CCN.
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“I am happy that I decided to study IFP online. Teachers at CCN are very patient and helpful.”
Various government initiatives such as “Double World-Class”, a project aiming to bring universities and programmes in China to be world-renowned, have contributed to enhance the university competitiveness on research tremendously, in particular, in the field of science and engineering. Therefore, in addition to the overall universities ranking, Chinese universities are placed in higher positions than ever on their research performance and ratings by members of the academic community around the world.
For example, in the US News & World Report Best Global Universities in Engineering 2022, four Chinese universities outranked other internationally renowned universities:
“I will continue my Master’s study as it will give me more opportunities in career, and I’d like to visit more places in China. Let’s fight for our dreams!”
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Cultural China
China is a fascinating place to be. Different parts of China have different local cultures and traditions, yet there is always a kind of harmonious blend between the nature and people, and between the ancient and the modern.
Learn the World’s Most-spoken Language
Recognised as one of the four great ancient civilisations in the world (along with ancient Egypt, Babylon and India), China boasts a vast geographic expanse, 5,000 years of history and rich and profound culture.
Chinese is one of the two world languages with over a billion speakers. It is the most used mother tongue in the world with over 1 billion native speakers, and it is attracting more learners their second (or more) language.
Given its diversity and uniqueness, Chinese culture is a huge topic. It’s unlikely to learn it in a short time. This section will provide some basic ideas about the Chinese language and culture. Topics will include Chinese language, major festivals, traditions, heritage, arts and crafts, and of course, Chinese food.
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