Chinese colleges reach out to ASEAN countries

Malaysian student Bong Meen Szer was thrilled to find out that her alma mater, Xiamen University in Fujian province, is going to establish a campus in her motherland.

"It is good news for Malaysian students that another prestigious overseas university is coming to our country, providing more choices," she said, adding that it will be a great opportunity for local students to experience a global education.

Like Xiamen University, Chinese universities are gradually taking the first steps across the border to showcase Chinese ideas and culture. They first eye stops at the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.