“十四五”期间中国高等教育向社会输送5500万人才

Core Insights - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's higher education system is expected to deliver a total of 55 million talents to society, which is comparable to the total population of many developed countries [1][2] - The education sector has made significant progress in five key areas: implementing the fundamental task of moral education, providing inclusive and quality public education services, supporting social and economic development, deepening comprehensive education reform, and building a globally influential education center [1] Group 1 - The higher education system has contributed over 70% of the new high-quality skilled talents for modern industries through vocational education [1] - Universities have received more than 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 [1][2] - The development of philosophy, social sciences, and cultural arts has also achieved significant results during this period [1] Group 2 - The government is enhancing the "Strong Foundation Program" for cultivating top innovative talents in basic disciplines and is advancing national academy pilot projects in cutting-edge fields like artificial intelligence, integrated circuits, and life sciences [2] - More than 100 leading projects in nine major fields have been deployed under the national basic and interdisciplinary breakthrough plans, with new research universities being established in various regions [2] - Higher education institutions have become the main force in national basic research and a source of major technological breakthroughs, providing a rich talent resource advantage for China's economic resilience and modernization efforts [2]