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Global Economy and China

Posted by Focus Pacific on November 25th, 2025

Global Economy and China

China has managed to accomplish a persistent economic growth in more than three decades. The rise of China being considered as the second largest economy around the globe is a good sign that it will soon be on top. Even if China is still in the position of developing country, they have significant involvement in business activity and great impact in global economy. Economic adjustment has taken the place of communism that leads to many business venture and promote economic growth. However, some issues become apparent like pollution, discrimination, poverty in rural areas and minimum productivity in several sectors as well little domestic consumption. In addition, it also formed extremely large degree of debt in the stock exchange which creates boiling point that seems like about to explode. On the other hand, the decline in economic activity because of oil prices has wide-ranging effects in all parts of the world. It made the oil companies to remove many business operations. It explains that stock markets have heavily shed billions of monetary worth since the beginning of 2016. The setback of China in economy is being endured by other economies since China is a large consumer of commodities. The decline in the largest operator of power is analyzing on oil prices. Last year, the monetary value of all goods and services produced by China increased by 6.9 percent and it is the lowest speed for twenty five years. In some economic statistics of China, it emphasized their giant occupation of restoring the balance of economy away from dependency on its wide engineering sector and exports to greater varieties. The sudden fall of China’s economy would have the substantial influence for Asian countries as well as to monetary value of all goods and services produced which rely on demand from China for essential business commodities. There is a weak conviction among investors in Beijing’s potential to cope with economic change as a result of evidently unproductive action to improve the situation and also with unclear memorandum from policy makers. However, economic experts said that investors should relax and continue the activity since the basic economic statistics is still strong and market will overturn.

Jingqian Zhang

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Western boarding schools in Asia

Posted by Focus Pacific on November 25th, 2025

Western boarding schools in Asia

The increasing commercial dealings of parents in Asia express a strong hope for their children in providing them Western system of education and at the same time staying them near home. Boarding school system for these families are is an inviting alternative which has beneficial features not only because of proximity but also the system of education is viewed as an access in Western education system, which is very different from the Asian method of teaching.

Normally, boarding schools provide various different benefits over local public schools like smaller class, additional educational strategies, high quality educational tools, competitive syllabus, and varied extracurricular activities.

The Western existence able to withstand great force in Asia is also an aspect in the development of foreign boarding schools. For the previous years, the ICEF Monitor general review of international schools, they recorded over fifteen thousand British and around thirty thousand American foreigners were living in Hong Kong. In the inhabitant of a colony in the past, native expat tend to send their children to schools that preserve the educational traditions of their native lands.

From the point of view of the government, branch boarding schools are also viewed as a great contribution. While college education in Western countries is viewed as an asset, Asian countries bring out their best performance to stay home during developmental years. Satellite boarding schools is a great help to make it possible, and generally helpful from charitable loans and tax agreement.

P. Lee

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MIND our Health

Posted by Focus Pacific on November 24th, 2025

MIND our Health

George Mcnaughton

A lot of countries in Asia encounter various problems about health; and the leading cause of these health risks is the environment. But we can all say that we can’t blame anyone else but ourselves. Recklessness has been a factor to why most countries in Asia are polluted. People just won’t spend a second of their time to stop and pick up garbage or to even throw it in the right place. Countries like Singapore and Japan are known for how clean and organized the countries are as they have so many rules about littering and waste control. For example, you can get jailed in Singapore if you were to be caught littering anywhere. The countries like these have strict laws that are enforced so that they can preserve and maintain the beauty of their own environment. The goverments focuses and prioritizes on cleanliness so that their country would become more eye catching to tourists and visitors which can become a big factor to their success. Of course the success in maintaining the surroundings clean is mostly because of the government but without discipline, people will not follow the rules and will do whatever they want to do. Some other reason why people litter all over the place in most countries in Asia is because the lack of places to actually throw the garbage away. If garbage cans were in every street in a country, littering will probably go down a little but like as said, without proper discipline, there would be no point to having them. Governments need to prioritize in the cleanliness of their country more before on other matters such as building footbridges that can wait. If a country such as the Philippines had a law in where when you are caught littering, you would have to pay a certain price that to some people is not affordable will make citizens more cautious and alert to help maintain the environment clean. If the environment in the Philippines was actually prioritized by the government, it can possibly turn out to look very great. The tourism would actually rise because who would not love to visit a country that is rich in natural resources and is very clean with no pollution. Taking care of the environment can bring more tourists that of course will help the tourism of the country causing it to be more known. Do you think that the environment should or needs to be more prioritized by the governments in Asia? Do you think that not prioritizing it is holding countries back?

 

 

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The Education Gap: How Online Learning Is Helping To Close It

Posted by Focus Pacific on November 18th, 2025

The Education Gap: How Online Learning Is Helping To Close It

The education gap is growing wider every day, and it’s not just because of the cost of tuition. Online learning is helping to close the educational achievement gap in a hurry. According to a report from Forrester, online courses have offloaded part of the weight of course enrollment on traditional colleges and universities. In fact, for some students, taking online courses has become an affordable way to get a degree without having to leave their home country or region. And that’s just the beginning. Online programs are expected to continue growing in popularity in the coming years, with many colleges and universities planning on offering more online-only degrees and certificates as well. To keep up with this growth, you need to do something—or else you will see the biggest education Gap since World War II looming over your head.

How Online Learning is Helping To Close The Education Gap.

Online learning is becoming increasingly affordable and accessible. In fact, courses and programs can be streamed live or downloaded on demand, meaning that you can access them at any time from anywhere in the world. This has huge implications for education, as it becomes easier and more affordable for students to learn.

As online learning continues to become more affordable and available, it will have a major impact on the education market. By closing the gap in skills between students from different backgrounds, online learning is helping to close the education gap. Additionally, by making education more inclusive, online learning is helping to make sure that every student can find a voice and learn in an environment that matches their needs.

How to Get started with Online Learning.

Choosing the right online learning platform is critical for students who want to learn. Different platforms have different features and suited different learning needs. You’ll want to consider which platform suits your needs best and how much money you can afford to spend.

Some platforms that may be worth considering include:

– Online courses: This type of platform allows users to access courses from a variety of sources, including video lectures, blogs, and books.

– MOOCs (massive open online courses): These are massive tracts of online content that cover a wide range of topics. They’re often offered by top universities and can provide students with an intense education at a fraction of the cost of traditional classes.

– Coursera: Coursera offers online courses with high-quality content that can be used by college students and professionals around the world. It has several popular courses such as Business Statistics for Dummies and American History X: The Unfinished Revolution.

The Benefits of Online Learning.

The education Gap is widening every day. More and more people are seeking a higher-quality education than they could ever receive in class, thanks to online learning. With the right tools, you can save time and money while learning. For example, online courses have the ability to give you macros for each course so that you can save time and money on your studying. Additionally, online courses offer a variety of high-quality educational experiences that are better than what you would get in class. By taking an online course, you’re getting a better education at a fraction of the cost.

Save Time and Money

One of the biggest benefits of online learning is that it saves time and money. You can take courses at your own pace, which means you can study at your own convenience – no late night classes or long buses necessary! Additionally, many online courses offer discounts or free forms of transportation when taken together with other courses within the same semester or program. This way, you don’t have to spend hours driving to different campuses just to get a quality education – you can simply take as many courses as desired and save up time along the way!

Get a Higher Quality education than You Could Ever Get In Class

If you want to achieve high-quality educational experiences without spending too much money – or even seeing any real benefit – then taking an online course may be the best option for you. By studying through an online course, you’re not only getting great content but also having access to multiple provider platforms (like Google Drive) so thatyou can connect with classmates from around the world easily. Additionally, many providers now offer scholarships and grants that make it possible for students to attend top universities without needing any financial assistance whatsoever!

Conclusion

Online Learning is making education more affordable, inclusive, and affordable for everyone. With a variety of platforms to choose from, there’s sure to be a learning platform that suits your needs. Get started today and see the benefits for yourself!

 

Z. Hao

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Why Do So Many Chinese Students Favor U.S Boarding Schools?

Posted by Focus Pacific on November 16th, 2025

Why Do So Many Chinese Students Favor U.S Boarding Schools?

Globalization has had an extensive outcome on modern world, and the influence has not ended at international boarding schools. According to Project Atlas, there are 886,052 number of international students enrolled in schools across the United States and 274,439 of them were Chinese students. The American education system has long been the substance of international status.

For the past ten years, it’s very surprising to know that there were less than 63,000 students from China and around 77,000 students from India who are studying in America. In a period of ten years, Indian students have gone up by less than 30,000, whereas the Chinese students have increased fourfold. China didn’t take long to outdistance India as a leading country, and South Korea maintains their strong position in the third place.

According to Douglas Lyons, executive Director of the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools, “There’s more wealth in Asia now. There is also a belief among Asian families that the choices available to them at home don’t compete with what we have here. Many believe that if you really want your child to be successful you want him or her to go to an American college.”

G. Ash

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