here's an article which 'suggests' why it's happening
''4. In 2023, India will overtake China in all major destination markets
Any conversation about international student populations begins with China and India. For the past two decades, both these countries have dominated as the leading countries of origin for international students.
However, as we’ve seen in many other major destination markets, the number of Indian students pursuing international education is rising and Chinese enrollment is decreasing.
This is partly due to the Chinese government’s efforts to develop its post-secondary education systems and institutions, transitioning China from a top country of origin to a destination market of its own.''
China is wanting to keep and grab the best - and is doing so
