Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government has significantly increased financial support for education during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, aiming to enhance the quality and accessibility of education across the country [1][3][5]. Group 1: Financial Investment in Education - The national fiscal education expenditure is expected to exceed 25 trillion yuan during the "14th Five-Year Plan," representing a growth of approximately 38% compared to the "13th Five-Year Plan" [1][3]. - The proportion of national fiscal education expenditure relative to GDP has remained above 4% for over a decade [1]. Group 2: Structural Optimization of Education Spending - The central government has allocated a total of 1.1 trillion yuan in transfer payments to support local governments in increasing their investment in compulsory education [3]. - More than half of the national fiscal education expenditure is directed towards compulsory education, ensuring quality and balanced development [3]. Group 3: Enhancing Educational Equity and Accessibility - Approximately 130 billion yuan is allocated annually for national scholarships and grants, benefiting around 150 million students [5]. - Recent policies have included interest-free national student loans and deferred repayment options, with increased standards and quotas for scholarships and grants, impacting 34 million students [5]. Group 4: Focus on Quality Improvement - The government emphasizes both hardware and software improvements in education, aiming for an "in-depth development" of the education system [7]. - The goal is to transition from merely having access to education to ensuring high-quality education, aligning with the vision of building a strong education nation by 2035 [7].