2895个、60.8%……数说我国“十四五”教育强国建设阔步前行

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that China's education system has reached the average level of high-income countries, with significant improvements in both basic and higher education [1][4]. - The gross enrollment rate in higher education has increased from 30% in 2012 to 60.8% currently, marking a more than doubling and entering a recognized stage of popularization [3]. - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, higher education has provided 55 million talents to society, while vocational education has supplied over 70% of the new high-quality skilled workforce for modern industries [3]. Group 2 - Over the past five years, universities have received over 75% of the National Natural Science Awards and Technology Invention Awards, and over 55% of the Science and Technology Progress Awards, particularly excelling in fields such as life sciences, quantum technology, artificial intelligence, material sciences, and space sciences [3]. - The education system has achieved significant breakthroughs in supporting economic and social development [3]. - The largest and highest-quality education system has been established in China, with free preschool education benefiting over 12 million children this year, and all 2,895 counties in the country achieving basic balance in compulsory education [4].