Here in China the phrase "study abroad" usually conjures up images of young people hoping to enhance their career prospects with a much sought after qualification from a foreign institution. And more and more of the country's top academics have spent time studying overseas.

But now it looks as if educational professionals could be following in the footsteps of their students. Over 100 professors, leaders and principles are to be sent abroad to learn from universities in other countries, including the United States, Japan, the UK and Australia.

This week is or national dragonboat festival and all across China, particularly in the Southeast, races and competitions are being held to celebrate the three day festival.

BON's Andrew Livingstone went along watch a unique team's practice session.

The traditional Chinese practice of Qigong – often known in the west as Tai Chi - known as is a practice that defies description. Some say the slow graceful movements are simply healthy exercise, others argue they also confer spiritual benefits. And Qigong's latest designation is as an official sport in the All China Games. BON's Tom Spender has more.

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QIGONG AT ALL CHINA GAMES

Caitlin Rhodes invites foreigners who have overseas study experience to share their stories of living with their home stay family, their university lives in China, and tips on choosing programs.

Caitlin Rhodes invites foreigners who have overseas study experience to share their stories of living with their home stay family, their university lives in China, and tips on choosing programs.