While the number of Chinese scholars is expanding both in absolute terms and as a percentage of authors in high-impact scientific journals, Chinese researchers still find it difficult to make their interests and expertise known to western colleagues.
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Having identified creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities as key deficiencies among new graduates, the Chinese government is seeking to develop a range of policies that increase the relevance and practicality of subjects across the education spectrum.
While most education policy initiatives are driven out of the national Ministry of Education and provincial Education Commissions, private [...]
`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 [...]
As we have covered previously, students in China experience significant study pressure. Gaining entry to a reputable senior high school is seen to pave a child’s path to a good university, itself critical to achieve or sustain the family’s societal and financial goals. This places significant pressure on children to excel in the country’s senior high school entrance examinations.
With the [...]
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