THE "IMPORTANT VIEWPOINTS" OF G.S XI JINPING ON CHINESE EDUCATIONAL REFORM AND DEVELOPMENT: LESSONS FOR AFRICAN EDUCATION

Authors

  • D. Degreume Institute of Educational Research, Xiamen University, No. 422, Siming South Road, Xiamen 361000, Fujian, P. R. of China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v10i11.5073

Keywords:

General Secretary, Xi Jinping, "Nine-Persistence", African education, lessons

Abstract

China has made significant investments in education since its reform and opening up. Today, China not only has the best education system in the world but also high-quality education, which is an excellent model for other countries, particularly African countries. As the country's leader and first actor, China's General Secretary Xi Jinping has delivered an unbroken stream of encouraging speeches in support of the country's long-term development and modernization of education. In his 2018 speech, Xi Jinping underlined the need to understand the "Nine-persistence" of education reform and development. It is obvious that Africa must take note of President Xi Jinping's significant remarks on the reform and growth of education in order to better the education system on the continent as China's first economic partner and closest ally. What may therefore be learned about Chinese education from General Secretary Xi Jinping's "Nine-persistence"? By making use of pertinent sources, this study attempted to provide an answer.

 

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Author Biography

  • D. Degreume, Institute of Educational Research, Xiamen University, No. 422, Siming South Road, Xiamen 361000, Fujian, P. R. of China

    Degreume is currently a doctoral candidate at Xiamen University in China, where he is actively working towards his Ph.D. in the field of higher education studies. Additionally, he possesses a master's degree in teaching Chinese to individuals from non-Chinese language backgrounds. His research interests encompass a wide array of topics, ranging from teacher-related issues to the transformation of Chinese teaching methodologies, the expansion of higher education, and the intricacies of university admissions processes, among others.

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2023-10-20

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