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In 'Other Rivers,' Peter Hessler chronicles his return to Chinese classrooms
Jul 11, 2024
Peter Hessler discusses his return to teaching in China after two decades, highlighting changes in education, student motivations, and challenges for writers in a politically sensitive environment. He shares insights on the evolving Chinese society and the complexities of reporting in the country.
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- China's educational landscape evolved drastically with a significant increase in college enrollment rates, showcasing enhanced educational opportunities and societal shifts.
- Despite educational advancements, China's political realm has displayed relative stagnation, challenging assumptions of parallel political development and highlighting unexpected regressive shifts post-2012.
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Rapid Changes in China's Education System
China's educational landscape underwent significant transformations, with an exponential increase in college enrollment rates from 8% in 1996 to 51.6% in 2019. This shift illustrated the unprecedented evolution in educational opportunities within China, particularly evident in the societal shift towards higher education and urbanization. The expansion of educational institutions, exemplified by Sichuan University with a student increase from 2,000 to 20,000 in a decade, highlighted the broad-scale changes reshaping Chinese education.
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