Chengdu cultivates students with global vision

International education at middle schools in Chengdu, Sichuan province, is riding high on the city's globalization.

Chengdu, a commercial and cultural hub for more than two millennia, now boasts a population of 14 million and GDP of about 1 trillion yuan ($161 billion). The city is considered a leader in the development of western China.

The Chengdu city government plans to build it into a global metropolis in the near future, with international education playing a vital role.