US still top choice for Chinese students

Guo Shuai, 26, became determined to study in the United States after watching the Disney movie High School Musical as a middle school student.

Unlike the high-pressure, test-oriented school system he was familiar with, the movie presented an alternative: a carefree atmosphere where students were independent, free to speak their minds, and enjoyed a wide range of social activities.

So when he graduated from Zhengzhou University in Henan province in June 2015, Guo did not hesitate to enroll at Fort Hays State University in Kansas to pursue an MBA.