Path laid out for education reform

Nation aims to become leader in learning in coming decade

China has set out a concrete roadmap to build up its strength in education to support its modernization drive, with authorities issuing a sweeping plan guiding the country's educational reform for the coming decade.

The plan, jointly issued by the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council and made public on Jan 19, puts forward a two-phased objective, calling for the establishment of a high-quality educational system by 2027.

Covering basic, higher and vocational education, the plan reiterates China's goal to turn itself into a leading country in education by 2035.