Chinese students account for 1/3 of the total number of Australian students, both in terms of number and economy, they have made great contributions to the exchanges and development between China and Australia.
Australia, with its beautiful environment, leading level of education and inclusive multiculturalism, attracts many foreign students to study here, and the Chinese account for 1/3 of them.
But international students come to Australia not only to earn themselves a diploma, to the Australian Lala GDP, they contribute a lot.
Promoting economic growth
This is the most direct and obvious manifestation.
Statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that Australia has long been a popular choice for overseas students, especially Chinese students. In fiscal year 2016-17, the industry`s income from studying abroad in Australia reached an unprecedented high of A $24 billion. Compared with fiscal year 2015 / 16, it grew 18.5%, with Chinese students sending the most money.
At the same time, international education has created one hundred and thirty thousand jobs in Australia, injected billions of dollars into economic development, and led to the development of a large number of business organizations.
There is no doubt that Chinese students have made an indelible contribution to Australia`s economic development. Otherwise, how can Australia`s international education take the lead in the third largest export industry?
Promoting economic and cultural exchanges
In addition to economic contributions, international students have also promoted economic and cultural exchanges and mutual trust between China and Australia.
Many foreigners have misunderstood China, even decades ago. Reading with Chinese students provides an opportunity for Australian students to get close to real China, which is crucial for young people. After all, this is no longer the era of less contact, no country can leave the outside world alone.
Bilateral relations between China and Australia have also spawned jobs that require new skills and contact with each other`s culture. Whether Australian companies come to China, or Chinese companies go to Australia to expand their careers, international students will be an important source of talent.
Therefore, no matter whether local students like foreign students or not, and whether their attitudes and behaviors in life are consistent with those of the local people, in the long run, this kind of collision and exchange between the two sides will be beneficial. Especially in the future multicultural working environment.
Improve relations between the two countries
The interaction between China and Australia in different fields is increasing, and international students act as one of them. To do the job well, to study in the country, first-hand experience of the country is the best.
Chinese students with experience of studying abroad in Australia and Australian students with experience of studying in China are more likely to really understand each other, and the way of thinking and behavior of overseas students may also become a good mechanism for resolving disputes and eliminating misunderstandings.
When defamation, terror and criticism occur between the two countries, students who have had international contact are more rational. When the reports are biased and misunderstandings deepen, students with global studies will not be easily convinced of these inflammatory reports, thus contributing to the improvement of relations between the two countries.
Motivating Australian students
More and more students choose to go to Australia to study and emigrate, which has caused dissatisfaction among some people in Australia, believing that the new immigrants have taken away the jobs and resources of the local people.
However, the increasing number of Chinese students coming to Australia is an incentive rather than a crowding-out for local students. These non-English-speaking students have a foothold in a completely unfamiliar country, so why can`t local people find a good job? They should have had more advantages.
So, instead of worrying about complaining here and not catching up and making yourself better, Australia will be more competitive.
I hope that Australians can see the good side of overseas students, especially Chinese students, seek common ground while reserving differences, trust and mutual understanding, and hope that Chinese students will be more confident and self-confident, and that both sides will join hands to contribute to the development of China and Australia.
