<p>Although Knight’s (J Stud High Educ 8(1):5–31, 2004) definition of internationalization is widely cited, it is often criticized as western-centered and may not be suitable for non-western contexts. This study explores the perspectives and critical reflections on the concept of internationalization of Chinese graduate students at a Hong Kong university. Findings highlight the differences in the ideas and practices of higher education internationalization between western and non-western countries, as well as the challenges brought about by the COVID- 19 pandemic and changing geopolitics. This study provides insights on how Chinese students—as stakeholders, education researchers, and future professionals—make sense of the internationalization and reflect on the future of internationalization.</p>

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Toward a More Inclusive Conceptualization of Internationalization of Higher Education: The Chinese Students’ Perspectives

  • Youliang Zhang,
  • Kai Zhao,
  • Yawen Weng

摘要

Although Knight’s (J Stud High Educ 8(1):5–31, 2004) definition of internationalization is widely cited, it is often criticized as western-centered and may not be suitable for non-western contexts. This study explores the perspectives and critical reflections on the concept of internationalization of Chinese graduate students at a Hong Kong university. Findings highlight the differences in the ideas and practices of higher education internationalization between western and non-western countries, as well as the challenges brought about by the COVID- 19 pandemic and changing geopolitics. This study provides insights on how Chinese students—as stakeholders, education researchers, and future professionals—make sense of the internationalization and reflect on the future of internationalization.