This chapter explores the increasing popularity of publicly funded night schools in China and how they have shifted from offering professional development to mental health and personal enrichment courses. It also discusses how night schools are adapting to the changing demands of young people.
While blinking neon lights of Shanghai paint the city in dazzling glows, a different kind of radiance has captured the attention of many of its young residents. Night schools have become a sensation, attracting swarms of eager learners fresh out of their cubicles. Round Table takes you to discover the allure of the nocturnal learning revolution. On the show: Niu Honglin, Fei Fei & Josh Cotterill