Professor Lu Gusen, of Shanghai's famous Fudan University, is concerned that in the push for modernity, Chinese culture can be neglected.

BBC: China's changing face

Karla Savina, one of three Americans in her 57-person class in the Applied Finance program at Pepperdine University's business school, says she has learned about Chinese culture, and adds that her hardworking classmates have pushed her academically.

WSJ: Chinese Flood U.S. Programs to Gain Edge

The university claims to be the only one in Wales where students can read degrees in the Chinese language and culture.

BBC: Lampeter University (picture: Lampeter University)