An upcoming article by Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, is set to lay out an ambitious blueprint for transforming China into a leading nation in education by the year 2035. The article will be published on Sunday in the 11th issue of Qiushi Journal, the flagship magazine of the CPC Central Committee.
In his piece, Xi emphasizes the pivotal role of education as the foundation for building a strong country and achieving the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. He underscores the strategic objective of elevating China’s educational stature on the global stage within the next 12 years.
Xi calls for steadfast efforts to foster virtue through education, highlighting the need to strengthen education’s role in scientific and technological advancement and talent cultivation. He advocates for enhancing the quality of public education services and implementing a national strategy for education digitization.
Recognizing the importance of high-caliber teachers, Xi urges that educators be given esteemed social recognition and regarded as one of the most respected professions in society. He emphasizes nurturing teaching talent to meet the demands of the new era.
The article also outlines plans to open China’s education sector wider to the outside world, aiming to build the country into a key educational hub with global influence. Xi stresses the importance of increasing China’s international competitiveness and voice in the educational arena.
Furthermore, Xi calls for optimizing the layout of higher education and building a team of experts with strategic importance, positioning China to meet future challenges and contribute to global development.
As China charts its course toward becoming a global leader in education, these initiatives reflect a commitment to innovation, talent development, and international collaboration.
