> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # ✈️ International Student Flows to the UK Up 10%. China Led Clean Manufacturing Tech. South Korea Led in Robot Installations. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/international-student-flows-to-the-uk-up-10-china-led-clean-manufacturing-tech-south-korea-led-in-robot-installations/ - Published: 2025-10-17T11:35:08.000Z - Updated: 2025-10-17T11:35:07.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #456 Looks at International Student Flows to the UK, Global Shares of Clean Manufacturing Tech, and Robot Installations Per Worker. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts [Vanakkam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamil%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com) 🙏 Richland Parish goes gig with Meta’s [$10B](https://constructionreviewonline.com/meta-plans-10-billion-new-ai-data-center-in-richland-parish-louisiana/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) bold step into the AI Era. [WHO Africa](https://www.myjoyonline.com/who-africa-finalises-validation-for-stronger-and-harmonised-health-workforce-training-in-africa/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) finalizes continental training framework. US gov to enhance the [manufacturing sector](https://www.executivegov.com/articles/trump-admin-us-manufacturing-whirlpool-stellantis?ref=newsletters.qs.com) through key policies. Tata to [strengthen](https://solarquarter.com/2025/10/17/tata-power-skill-development-institute-launches-twin-green-skilling-centres-to-strengthen-tamil-nadus-renewable-energy-workforce/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) green workforce in Tamil Nadu. Career247 is empowering 1 million learners with [AI](https://www.expresscomputer.in/news/career247-to-empower-1-million-learners-with-ai-and-digital-skills/128692/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and digital skills. [New Zealand](https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/education/3665096-nz-rolls-out-clearer-curriculum-and-assessments-to-boost-student-achievement?ref=newsletters.qs.com) rolls out clearer curriculum and assessments to improve student learning outcomes. Nigeria and Japan have signed a five-year agreement to enhance cooperation in[ STEM](https://leadership.ng/nigeria-japan-partner-to-boost-stem-vocational-education/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and vocational education. ### Today's Topics **✈️ Flows.** International student enrolments in the UK on the rise **🍃 Green Skills**. China led in clean manufacturing technologies 🏭 **Advanced Manufacturing**. South Korea relies on more robot installations for industrial efficiency Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## ✈️ International Student Enrolments in the UK on the Rise [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/10/data-src-image-07bb9fad-e0c1-4cdf-a1dc-d28a21b13bff.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHYSNJ0JOKCCUCRWO46/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) International student flow to the UK increased by nearly 10% between 2019 and 2023, reflecting a strong post-pandemic recovery. However, growth is now slowing due to [government restrictions](https://www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/05/06/after-a-dip-in-2024-are-uk-international-student-visas-poised-to-return-to-their-previous-peak/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) preventing most international students from bringing dependents, which has sharply reduced enrolments from countries like India and Nigeria. [HESA data shows a 6.7% drop](https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/short-articles/news/hesa-statistics-show-67-drop-new-he-enrolments?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in new HE enrolments in 2023/24\. [Rising tuition, visa, and healthcare costs](https://cdsmayfair.com/news-and-insights/2025/03/27/the-impact-of-uk-immigration-policies-on-international-student-enrollment/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), along with Brexit’s impact on EU students, further strain demand, challenging the UK’s position as a global education hub. ## 🍃 China Led in Clean Manufacturing Technologies [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/10/data-src-image-8a248c10-4a00-475e-a279-01cb5ebc2c15.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHPAMYR7V3Y9BTUIRKI?ref=newsletters.qs.com) China controls[ 64% of global wind turbine manufacturing](https://ecfr.eu/publication/last-gasp-securing-europes-wind-industry-from-dependence-on-china/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), dwarfing the European Union's 16% and the United States' 8% shares. Chinese manufacturers Goldwind, Envision, Windey, and Mingyang claimed the top four positions in 2024, displacing Western firms. [A Chinese, wind firm](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-13/chinese-wind-firm-plans-2-billion-turbine-plant-in-scotland?ref=newsletters.qs.com), Mingyang, announced plans for a $2B Scottish factory, exemplifying Chinese expansion into European markets alongside existing projects in Italy and Croatia. The EU launched its[ Wind Power Package](https://energy.ec.europa.eu/topics/renewable-energy/eu-wind-energy%5Fen?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in 2023 to strengthen domestic manufacturing. ## 🤖 South Korea Relies on More Robot Installations for Industrial Efficiency [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/10/data-src-image-bde4cc2c-6109-482a-b3ff-50e7c476d33b.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHJL7VJWZ1EPVEZEW08/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) South Korea led global[ robot density](https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/robots-bring-profit-and-unease-south-koreas-shaky-labour?ref=newsletters.qs.com) with 1,012 units per 10,000 employees, more than double Singapore's 770 and significantly ahead of China's 470\. This trend accelerates as strengthened worker protections, like the [yellow envelope law](https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20250826/law-to-protect-workers-sends-investors-running-to-robots?ref=newsletters.qs.com), push companies toward automation to manage rising labor compliance costs. The government is fueling this shift, addressing demographic challenges via the[ Fourth Intelligent Robot Basic Plan](https://koreatechtoday.com/south-koreas-2-26-billion-vision-a-robotic-revolution-by-2030/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), a $2.26B investment through 2030, reinforcing the move toward robot-centric industrial growth. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.4a0f9c817dbdb1552dab36c635584622.1688407869224.1749831404162.1749845959660.481&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.4.1749845959660&%5F%5Fhsfp=4268195782&ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? Let us know at [qs.com.](https://www.qs.com/contact-us/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)