The U.S.-originated STEAM concept has stirred a craze across China, where about 10 million students are being fast-tracked for STEAM success. That number is predicted to swell to 50 million by 2020, creating a 15 billion dollar market in China. In the shadow of risks there are also opportunities. Let’s dissect the past and the present in order to navigate the future.

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