The internationalization of universities in the Republic of China: Perspectives from modern Japanese academic overseas students studying in China

• DOI: 10.24294/jipd9911
• Publication Date: 2025-03-11T08:34:53Z
• Authors: Qing Su; Lifeng Chen; Tiruo Liu

The internationalization of higher education began to take shape during the period Republic China. This trend manifested in various forms and encompassed a rich array activities, including construction teaching staffs, exchange international students, presence overseas scholars giving lectures Between 1899 1945, Japanese institutions sent nearly 200 academic students With establishment improvement internal system universities China, these were able study interact with Chinese scholars. communication diverse, content was rich, channels smooth, making process lively interesting distinct characteristics era. Consequently, this group became both participants witnesses However, full-scale Anti-Japanese War disrupted universities, causing it deviate from its normal trajectory. Some who had previously studied China instruments imperialism’s cultural invasion educational colonization. These played significant role promoting “alternative internationalization” In short, examining involvement providing us unique insight into general situation processes at different historical periods.