International plan draws foreign students

When Thai student Patcharamai Sawanaporn finished college last year, she wanted a change of scenery that could help her grow into a more confident person and to experience a culture she had little contact with.

The 25-year-old was enrolled in a master's degree program at Beijing's University of International Business and Economics, majoring in World Trade Organization law and economics.

She received a full scholarship from the China Scholarship Council - the Belt and Road Scholarship - which includes full tuition, accommodation, medical insurance and a 3,000 yuan ($440) monthly stipend.