Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Education emphasizes the need to align with the new technological revolution and industrial transformation trends to enhance the population quality in the western regions of China, thereby supporting industrial upgrades and regional economic development [1] Group 1: Educational Reform and Development - The meeting highlighted the importance of elevating higher education as a leading force and optimizing the layout of higher education institutions [1] - It calls for a categorized approach to advancing university reforms to improve the alignment of disciplines, talent cultivation, and socio-economic needs [1] - There is a focus on accelerating the construction of a modern vocational education system to effectively support the development of regional characteristic industries [1] Group 2: International Cooperation and Community Building - The initiative aims to deepen educational exchanges and cooperation with foreign entities, fostering an open, autonomous, flexible, and effective international collaboration and talent cultivation system [1] - The strategy includes building a community of shared destiny with neighboring regions, enhancing collaborative efforts in education [1]