Some Chinese Students Stay Home to Get Ahead

By Wei Gu. Li Shan's oldest son was the perfect candidate to join the throngs of Chinese students studying abroad. But he chose Tsinghua University in Beijing.
That is an unusual choice for a graduate of the elite Hong Kong International School, whose students mostly go to colleges in the U.S. The culture shock involved goes beyond squat toilets and communal showers. But while many Chinese students returning from overseas are having a tough time finding jobs at home, Mr. Li's son has secured a position at a global bank in Beijing since graduatlng this summer. More...