China is set to expand the scope of free education and consider extending its compulsory schooling system as part of its upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), marking one of the most significant education reforms in recent years.
As Africa strives to tackle rising development challenges, a senior United Nations official has described China as "a true partner "in the continent's journey toward modernization, highlighting the growing importance of China-Africa cooperation in technical and vocational education.
Educational exchanges have become a vital bridge connecting China and Africa. Jinhua in East China's Zhejiang province, has used its strategic location, robust trade foundation, and high-quality educational resources to become a key player in China-Africa educational cooperation.
Zhejiang province has become the first province in China to fully implement spring and autumn holidays for primary and secondary schools, following Shaoxing's implementation on Oct 9.
The International School of Medicine, Zhejiang University — located in Yiwu county-level city in Jinhua, Zhejiang province — welcomed this year's freshmen from around the world on Sept 9.
Performers Bao Chenre from the Taizhou Luantan Troupe and Chen Lili from the Zhejiang Wuju Opera Troupe clinched the recent 32nd China Theater Plum Blossom Awards, adding two more laureates to Zhejiang province and bringing the Wuyi County Vocational Technical School in Jinhua into the spotlight.
China's Ministry of Education has introduced 29 new majors to advanced education institutions in response to the evolving needs of national strategies and the pursuit of high-quality development.
Yiwu Industrial and Commercial College from Jinhua, Zhejiang province, recently established its first overseas internship and training base and teacher practice base at Powertech Industries Company in Morocco, which is a significant leap in globalize vocational education.
