Having previously declined an offer from China's top university, Nguyen Mai Chi has been accepted again, two years later, with a full scholarship for a master's degree.
A 10-kilometer journey to study Chinese in the city when she was in 8th grade was the turning point that led Huyen Trang to Tsinghua University, China's top university.
Associate Professor Shaojun Zhang of Tsinghua University discusses Beijing's approach to banning gasoline motorcycles and its potential relevance to Hanoi.
Nguyen Vu Tue Giang, with a 9.8 GPA, numerous awards in Chinese language, swimming, and international certificates in SAT, IELTS, and piano, has won a 50% tuition scholarship to China's top university.
Van Anh initially learned Chinese for fun, but later gained admission to a specialized high school, won third prize in the national excellent student competition, and earned scholarships to top Chinese universities.