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Exploring the Optimization Pathways for China-ASEAN Cross-Border Educational Cooperation from the Perspective of Geopolitical Relations

Author(s)

Site Wu

Affiliation(s)

School of Politics and Public Administration, Yunnan Minzu University, Kunming, Yunnan, China

Abstract

In the context of ongoing globalization and the increasingly close ties between China and ASEAN, cross-border educational cooperation has become an important vehicle for both parties to deepen educational exchanges and strengthen mutual interests. This paper provides a preliminary analysis of the current state of cross-border educational cooperation between China and ASEAN, focusing on the impact of geopolitical factors and their underlying causes. The research finds that geopolitical relations significantly influence the advancement and sustainability of cooperative projects by affecting regional stability and policy orientation. Additionally, the internal development disparities and the inadequacies of cooperation mechanisms on both sides also restrict the full realization of potential. Based on these findings, this study further proposes optimization pathways for cross-border educational cooperation aimed at deepening mutual trust, improving mechanisms, and focusing on quality.

Keywords

Geopolitical Relations; Cross-Border Education; China-ASEAN, Cooperation Pathways; Regional Cooperation

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