How local crises and social media influences are driving Moroccan students to China

How local crises and social media influences are driving Moroccan students to China

As opportunities shrink at home, studying in China promises affordable education and a shot at independenceOriginally published on Global VoicesStudents studying at a library in Wuyuan, China. Photo by Jason Hu on Pexels. Free to use. By Salima Ennasabi A growing number of African students are moving to China for higher education as economic and social pressures push many young people to seek opportunities abroad. Between 2011 and 2018, the numb…