Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the positive progress made in the reform of the training of outstanding engineers in China, with over 2,100 master's graduates from the first batch applying for degrees based on practical achievements [1][2] - The Ministry of Education has identified issues in engineering education, such as weak faculty strength and a disconnect between research tasks and engineering capability training, prompting a reform initiative involving nine departments [1] - The new evaluation standards for engineering master's and doctoral degrees will allow practical achievements to be considered alongside traditional thesis work, effective from January 2025, breaking the "thesis-only" evaluation barrier [1][2] Group 2 - Zhang Baichuan, a graduate from China University of Petroleum (Beijing), exemplifies the success of the practical achievement-based degree application process, having contributed to industry standards and published research [2] - The Ministry of Education plans to deepen the reform by releasing the "Outstanding Engineer Training Certification Standards" in September, aiming to enhance the integration of education and industry [2]