Nation prioritizes safety of Chinese students abroad

Academic groups give practical tips on security and getting help in US cities

Concerns about the safety of students studying overseas have led specialists from education, foreign affairs and student associations to focus on better preparation for those planning to study in other countries.

The Ministry of Education has held more than 60 sessions this year in 27 cities to boost student awareness of safety overseas, according to Xu Peixiang, an official from the ministry's Department of International Cooperation and Exchanges.