Core Insights - The "14th Five-Year Plan" period has seen significant advancements in building a strong education system in China, with notable improvements in the accessibility and quality of education services [1][2] Group 1: Education Achievements - By the end of the "14th Five-Year Plan," 2895 counties in China have achieved basic balance in compulsory education [1] - The gross enrollment rate for preschool education has increased from 64.5% in 2012 to 92%, a rise of 27.5 percentage points [1] - Over 12 million children benefited from one year of free preschool education this year [1] - The gross enrollment rate for higher education has more than doubled from 30% in 2012 to 60.8%, entering a recognized stage of popularization [1] - A total of 123.5 million students from rural and impoverished areas have been admitted through special enrollment plans for key universities, promoting equitable access to education [1] Group 2: Talent Development and Research Contributions - During the "14th Five-Year Plan," higher education institutions have trained 55 million talents, equivalent to the total population of many developed countries [2] - Vocational education has supplied over 70% of the new high-quality skilled talents for modern industries [2] - Universities have received over 75% of national natural science awards and technology invention awards, and more than 55% of technology progress awards [2] - The Ministry of Education is enhancing foundational talent cultivation through initiatives like the "Strong Foundation Program," focusing on cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence and integrated circuits [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 [2]