教育部定调：改变以升学为导向的资源配置，淡化竞争减少焦虑

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese education system has achieved significant milestones during the "14th Five-Year Plan," with basic education reaching the average level of high-income countries and the establishment of the International STEM Research Institute in Shanghai, indicating international recognition of China's educational advancements [1][2]. Group 1: Basic Education Achievements - All 2,895 counties in China have achieved basic balance in compulsory education [2] - The gross enrollment rate for preschool education has increased from 64.5% in 2012 to 92%, benefiting over 12 million children this year [2] - The gross enrollment rate for higher education has more than doubled from 30% in 2012 to 60.8%, entering a stage recognized as universal by international standards [2] Group 2: Higher Education Contributions - "Double First-Class" universities have significantly contributed to national strategic needs, producing over 50% of master's and 80% of doctoral graduates, and fulfilling over 90% of national high-level talent training tasks [2] - During the "14th Five-Year Plan," higher education institutions have collectively supplied 55 million talents to support economic and social development [2] Group 3: Innovation and Reform - "Double First-Class" universities have made notable innovations in fields such as quantum technology, life sciences, artificial intelligence, material sciences, and space sciences, enhancing their strategic position in basic research and major technological breakthroughs [3] - The implementation of the new degree law marks a significant reform in talent cultivation, allowing graduate students to use patents and innovative designs to apply for degrees, breaking the traditional reliance on thesis-based evaluations [3]