A snap decision by the Chinese government forcing university students to return to their country of study poses a challenge for both students and universities, insiders say, with fears the rental accommodation market will be unable to cope. But despite the logistical hurdles, the tertiary education sector said it welcomed the return of some 40,000 Chinese students to Australian campuses. "We really are keen to get our largest student source country back," Phil Honeywood, CEO of the International Education Association of Australia, told SBS News. "But to have to pivot so quickly before semester starts … has been a bit of a challenge for many of us. We've only got a few weeks to go."
