China-Scotland ties may help Highlands jig through Brexit

On a recent trip back to Scotland, it soon became apparent the capital's economy was booming. Tourists from every corner of the world - not least China - flocked to Arthur's Seat and Calton Hill in Edinburgh over the festive holidays to snap the vistas from the chilly hilltops that offer sweeping views of the city.

From a stroll around the university and surrounding areas, it was clear that growing numbers of Chinese students were opting to move to Scotland, and it was interesting to catch up on some China Daily reports about widening ties between China and Scotland.

According to a story on Feb 27, the number of students from China applying to study at Scottish universities has risen tenfold over the past decade, outstripping other parts of the United Kingdom. Scotland's 15 institutions now attract a quarter of all Chinese applications to Britain's 130 universities, reaching 5,370 this year.