Summary

In the past decade, China has made amazing achievements in its educational development. National reforms in primary, secondary, higher and vocational education are underway. Teachers, as professionals, are now receiving unprecedented respect. Mr Li Lanqing, a key government player in the midst of these changes explains: - -How China succeeds in providing nine-year compulsory education to virtually all children of eligible age -Why China's colleges and universities have been able to develop so quickly -How higher educational and research institutions ensure that their research results enter the market quickly -How the Chinese government has overcome tremendous challenges in reforming and developing education nationwide