`Having just concluded their 2009 sessions, the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) represent China’s most important series of meetings, discussions and decisions on the future direction of the country. These meetings are attended by top politicians, thought leaders and influencers, and are intended to canvass the views of a [...]
With a glut of graduates facing ever more competition in a tough job market, entrepreneurship is being presented as one possible solution. According to Xinhua, some 20,000 Chinese students have taken so-called ‘Know About Business’ (KAB) courses. These courses, developed by the International Labour Organisation’s International Training Centre (ITCILO), aim to equip students with grounding and [...]
ChinesePod, a product developed by innovative education startup Praxis Language, has been a leader in the use of podcasting for language learning. Enjoying a growing subscription base, Praxis is one of the most commercially viable education startups in China. With Chinese language learning in high demand globally, there has been a rapid increase in the number [...]
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao participated in an unprecedented live Internet question and answer session with the public via Xinhua‘s website on March 1. While addressing a range of topics, Wen answered a query about the quality of teaching and education funding in rural areas, revealing policy priorities. “The central government will add another 12 billion RMB to the [...]
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