教育部：中国高等教育让更多年轻人有机会上大学

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese Ministry of Education emphasizes the significant progress in higher education, enabling more young people to access university education, and highlights the role of higher education institutions as key drivers of national basic research and technological breakthroughs [1][4]. Group 1: Progress in Education - The Ministry of Education reports that basic education in China has reached the average level of high-income countries, with 2,895 counties achieving basic balance in compulsory education [4]. - The gross enrollment rate for preschool education has increased from 64.5% in 2012 to 92%, benefiting over 12 million children this year [4]. - The gross enrollment rate for higher education has risen from 30% in 2012 to 60.8%, marking a more than doubling and entering a globally recognized stage of popularization [4][5]. Group 2: Talent Supply and Economic Impact - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, higher education institutions have supplied 55 million talents to society, equivalent to the total population of many developed countries, significantly contributing to national economic and social development [5]. - Vocational education has provided over 70% of the newly added high-quality skilled talents for modern industries [5]. Group 3: Educational Reforms and Innovations - The Ministry is implementing comprehensive educational reforms, focusing on county-level revitalization and reducing competition anxiety through middle school examination reforms [6]. - In higher education, innovative measures allow graduate students to apply for degrees based on patents and product designs, breaking the traditional reliance on thesis submissions [6]. - The adjustment of academic disciplines has increased by over 20% in the past two years to better align with economic and social development needs [6]. Group 4: International Cooperation and Digital Education - The Ministry has established educational cooperation with 183 countries and regions, enhancing China's influence in digital and artificial intelligence education, vocational education, and higher education [7]. - A large-scale smart education platform has been built, serving over 170 million learners globally, and a national lifelong learning education platform has been launched to support the construction of a learning society [7].