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Wal-Mart China sourcing condemned by labor rights group

Wal-Mart’s demand for rock-bottom prices from suppliers in China means some of these companies are forcing their employees to work in sweatshop-like conditions, Reuters reported, citing a report by China Labour Watch. The report said Wal-Mart, which also operates over 250 stores in China, is failing to pick up on such abuses when it carries […]

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India losing English advantage to China

A new study published by the British Council says China may already have more English speakers than India, a remarkable development, given the language legacy of British colonial rule in south Asia. However, this a finding on quantity, not quality.

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Female students keen on army

China has recruited female soldiers from universities and colleges for the first time this year.

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An EMBA for celebrities

A growing number of celebrities are attending business management programs which are expensive. It is more about networking than education.

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Professional degrees take over

The Ministry of Education has asked universities to reduce enrollment of academic or research master’s programs by 5-10%. To replace this they should offer the places to students who want to study for professional master’s degrees.