Comprehensive Higher Education Strategy Service (CHESS)

Whether you have an established China footprint with a dedicated team on the ground through CBBC’s Launchpad, advanced partnerships driving marketing, student recruitment and TNE; or you are seeking to expand your China activity, CHESS will enable you to drive forward your China strategy. 

CHESS leverages sector insights and perspectives from CBBC’s Education Team in both the UK and China, in collaboration with experts from professional institutions, Chinese partners, and CBBC’s member organisations.

This enhanced and comprehensive service will enable your institution to interpret significant policy changes in the sector and manage the changing market practices impacted by evolving social, economic, and political developments.

By upgrading to a Premium Membership or by purchasing the corresponding CHESS service, you will have access to:

• Market analysis and themed reports: CBBC focuses on critical aspects of the Chinese and UK education landscape. By listening to university feedback and conducting market research, we offer profound guidance to UK universities seeking to better understand or delve deeper into the Chinese market. CBBC has already released reports on transnational education trends and higher education policies, data security, and a 2022 education policy report (please find the details below). The next report to be released will provide analysis of export control instruments that have an impact on higher education knowledge export.
• Themed events and workshops: CHESS workshops focus on higher education institutions' most pressing concerns. Guided by expert insights and feedback from institutions, these themed events cover a range of critical topics, from TNE policy interpretation to taxation, legal considerations, and navigation of regional opportunities. These interactive sessions aim to provide higher education professionals with the knowledge and expertise required to navigate the ever-evolving educational landscape effectively.

CBBC Premium Members have the privilege of accessing the package at no additional cost. With year-round access to the complete CHESS package, premium members receive ongoing insights into policy changes and sector developments, enjoy exclusive participation in and access to discounted or free opportunities at events tailored for higher education institutions. Premium Membership enables you to stay well-informed, engage with industry leaders, and optimise resources for your institution.

If you are interested in upgrading to CBBC Premium Membership, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team at Membership@cbbc.org.

A free copy of the China Education Market Operational Service Provider List is provided to anyone who purchases CHESS. Please request via the link below.

Ask for a copy of the Service Provider List

CHESS reports are available for individual purchase. If you wish to acquire CHESS reports for the 2022-23 edition, kindly peruse the report details below and select the relevant reports you wish to purchase.
 

Transnational Education in China Today

British academic institutions continue to thrive whilst developing partnerships with Chinese academic institutions, and there are currently 950 transnational education (TNE) programmes available in China, enabling over 60,000 Chinese students each year to study towards a UK qualification. 

With the distance between markets created by Covid 19 and it’s resulting policies that restricted travel between China and the UK for both students and academics, collaboration in higher education is as important as ever - making it a critical stage for educational service providers to review and drive forward a China strategy on Transnational Education.

This report analyses the TNE landscape in China through comprehensive statistics, introduces the basics that one should know in the application process and quality control, and provides references to financial strategies for TNEs.

Download a sample of the report here.

Please note that samples of the reports can be downloaded for free however the full reports are available to purchase on an individual basis, to CHESS subscribers and CBBC Premium Members.

Purchase this report - Members

Purchase this report - Non-members

China’s Data Protection Laws and What They Mean for The UK’s Higher Education Sector

 
China’s data protection laws are relatively young and implementation of the Cybersecurity Law in 2017 was a watershed in its efforts to build a modern and robust data protection regime. It served as a foundation that paved the way for the subsequent implementation of the Personal Information Protection Law and the Data Security Law, which elaborated on many regulatory concepts introduced prior. However, despite considerable efforts to clarify areas of uncertainty, the regulations governing data security have become more complex and navigating these effectively may still pose a challenge. 

This report raises two key scenarios that UK higher education institutions are likely to encounter when navigating data protection and management in China and gives practical advice on regulatory compliance in these situations. The report concludes with the release of the latest guidance on cross-border data transfers and examines the upcoming domestic and international policy changes that could impact the development of China’s data regulations going forward.

Download a sample of the report here.

Please note that samples of the reports can be downloaded for free however the full reports are available to purchase on an individual basis, to CHESS subscribers and CBBC Premium Members.

Purchase this report - Members

Purchase this report - Non-members
 

Major Developments in China’s Education Sector in 2022-2023

 In 2022, China's education sector witnessed significant developments, including revisions in education law and shifts in international rankings. This report compiles key updates and policy announcements from 2022 and 2023, offering insights into the changing landscape. 

This report examines the most significant developments in China's education sector in 2022, which have a material impact on the context for the sector’s development not only in 2023 but also in the years to come. By compiling and interpreting these major developments, the report sheds light on how they contribute to China’s national development goals, and provides insights for UK educational institutions looking to understand the evolving landscape of China’s education sector and its implications for their own engagement with the country.

Download a sample of the report here.

Please note that samples of the reports can be downloaded for free however the full reports are available to purchase on an individual basis, to CHESS subscribers and CBBC Premium Members.

Purchase this report - Members

Purchase this report - Non-members