China urged to free up universities

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China's higher education is still in need of reform in spite of efforts to improve the system. In 1991 there were 2.04 million undergraduates and 88,000 postgraduates. Engineering, medicine, finance and economics courses saw the biggest growth in numbers. Students are encouraged into priority areas, for example agriculture, teacher training and forestry. Farmers and others with previous work experience are now entering higher education. High school students will be tested on all subjects on leaving school, but college entrance exams will cover fewer subjects.

Political aspects, Schools, Educational innovations

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In the market for business Beijing-style

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Beijing University, China, is lowering entrance requirements as a response to undersubscribed courses in 1992, and a more general move into the market, where vocational courses are popular. Students seek courses which they hope will help them earn a high salary, and new courses are being set up throughout Chinese universities, to cater for this demand. Universities are also entering the business world through consultancies and the like. Education Minister, Zhu Kaixuan, gave a statement backing such measures, prior to his having been appointed minister.

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, Social aspects, Finance, Universities and colleges

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Young radicals wage war of words in China

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Chinese politicians are trying to organise the economy on more liberal lines, without sacrificing socialist ideas. Economists feel it is time to make the Chinese economy more accessible to the outside world. The Chinese leader, Deng Xiaoping, is expected to announce further reforms to the economy shortly.

Economic aspects, Political activity, Deng Xiaoping

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