Vietnamese Vlogger Praises China’s ‘Education Power’

From Hanoi to Beijing: A Student’s Take on China’s Academic Hustle

A Vietnamese vlogger studying in China is going viral after sharing her take on the country’s intense education culture. Nguyễn Thị Thanh Thanh, featured in CGTN’s Ask China Expats series during the annual Two Sessions, dropped wisdom with the Chinese proverb: \"Pursuing scholarship surmounts all other occupations.\"

\"Chinese students are like academic superheroes,\" she quipped, describing kids juggling textbooks, after-school classes, and weekend tutors. Families here see education as the ultimate investment, she explained, adding: \"Parents want their kids to sprint ahead from Day 1—it’s a marathon where the starting line matters most.\"

Why Global Millennials Are Watching

With over 13 million college students enrolled annually in the Chinese mainland, the country’s focus on academic excellence is reshaping industries from tech to green energy. Thanh’s video—packed with classroom scenes and street interviews—has racked up thousands of views, showing how Gen Z worldwide is obsessed with \"hustle cultures\" that drive global innovation.

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Vietnamese vlogger's take on China's practice of 'education power'

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