The Laotian branch of Soochow University was the first Chinese campus established overseas. The school started admissions in 2012. [Photo/Xinhua]

Wang Chengbin, deputy director-general of the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education, regards the internationalization of Jiangsu education as boost to the province’s overall development.

“It helps educators to absorb advanced ideas and methods, increases the province’s soft power, and simultaneously makes Jiangsu more attractive to foreign talents,” Wang said.