Xi Seeks to Give China’s Education System More Global Influence

  • President calls for setting up of world-class universities
  • Number of international students in the country has fallen

Xi Jinping

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Chinese President Xi Jinping called on top officials to increase efforts to build a “high quality” education system that has greater global influence.

China needs to set up world-class universities offering scientific courses that meet the nation’s major strategic needs, Xi told the Politburo at a group study Monday, according to the official Xinhua News Agency. The country should seek to attract more overseas students, Xi said.