[Marxism] Despite domestic stimulus talk, Chinese government restricts education spending

[Charlie <charles1848@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Our educational dream

China Daily (4/3/09)
 
The Ministry of Education is busy playing down public expectations that 
the country will soon extend compulsory education from nine to 12 years.
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China's Education Law requires spending on education be no less than 4 
percent of gross domestic product.

Though the Chinese government has considerably boosted expenditure in 
recent years, it still spends far less than required on education.
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Full item at 
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2009-04/03/content_7645082.htm



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