April Zhang

Dec 17, 2024 | scmp.com | April Zhang

In June, new frontiers opened when the Chang’e-6 probe mission brought back the first-ever samples from the far side of the moon and triggered a debate in the scientific community on what language the historic findings should be written in – English or Chinese. A pupil at Fangcaodi International School, which specialises in science education, suggested publishing in English first for global scientific collaboration and then in Chinese for national awareness. The boy raised a great point.

Oct 27, 2024 | theharvardpoliticalreview.com | April Zhang |Kaia Patterson |Gauri Sood |Muskaan Arshad

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Oct 26, 2024 | scmp.com | April Zhang

At the age of 17, Aristotle went to study at Plato’s Academy, where he spent 20 years, eventually developing his own system of knowledge. Clearly, he regarded knowledge as an end in itself. Being able to devote decades to study is wonderful for someone who just wants to learn, but most 17-year-olds today simply don’t have that luxury. Education, especially postsecondary education, has become big business and is now regarded as an investment.

Oct 1, 2024 | scmp.com | April Zhang

I first started taking the plane in the early 1990s. Compared to the crowded trains with hard seats that I usually took, flying was not only faster but also more pleasant. Stewardesses served tasty meals and drinks, free of charge. There wasn’t much in-flight entertainment, but a variety of newspapers were offered, and they were also free. Seats could recline without causing complaints from people behind, with enough room in front to stretch the legs.

Sep 20, 2024 | scmp.com | April Zhang

International luxury brands are feeling the pain and lamenting cutbacks in Chinese consumer spending. Big-picture explanations for why Chinese shoppers have cooled towards brand-name goods include China’s wobbly economic recovery, the troubled housing market and even a crackdown on social media braggarts who showed off their stuff. That could all be true.