A New Paradigm of Transnational Higher Education in China: From Local Divergence towards Global Convergence of Harmonious Governance?
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| Title: | A New Paradigm of Transnational Higher Education in China: From Local Divergence towards Global Convergence of Harmonious Governance? |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Huili Si |
| Source: | Journal of Comparative and International Higher Education. 2025 17(2):125-142. |
| Availability: | Journal of Comparative and International Higher Education. 3107 B Hampton Highway, Yorktown, VA 23693. e-mail: oic213@lehigh.edu; Web site: https://www.ojed.org/index.php/jcihe/index |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 18 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Global Approach, Higher Education, College Administration, Governance, Administrative Organization, Commercialization, Centralization, Educational Trends, Organizational Change |
| Geographic Terms: | China |
| ISSN: | 2151-0393 2151-0407 |
| Abstract: | In response to neoliberalism, marketisation, and the country's developmental needs, governance of transnational higher education (TNHE) in China is undergoing significant changes. This study investigates the evolving national governance paradigm in TNHE institutions in China. Using a qualitative approach, it analyzes seven pertinent legal documents related to TNHE governance in China by employing indicators based on a multi-dimensional autonomy analysis framework. The findings suggest that despite the emphasis on decentralisation, centralization remains predominant in TNHE governance in China, with marketisation serving as a managerial tool. This leads to the characterization of the national paradigm as "economy-driven centralisation". Moreover, the study proposes that global societal and governance evolution is moving towards "Harmonious Governance", with politics, economics, technology, and culture increasingly integrating worldwide. Future research should explore comparative and critical studies across different countries to further examine this trend. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1473086 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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