Preparing talents for life outside China

Personal safety and security combat simulation drills are essential components of a weeklong training course for students in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, who will soon leave to study overseas.

During the course, which took place last month, the students were taught how to handle emergency situations via simulated kidnappings and related incidents.

Wang Xuejun, chief security expert with the Overseas Study Center of the Guangdong China Travel Service, said the rising number of young Chinese heading overseas to study means greater awareness of security and safety is essential.