China encourages private investment in education

The State Council, China's cabinet, has issued a guideline on private education.

Private education institutes should reinforce the leadership of the Communist Party of China, said the guideline.

They should cover socialist core values throughout their curriculum and increase teacher and student confidence in the country's chosen path, guiding theories, political system and culture, it said.

The guideline called for easier access for investment in education and multiple channels to pool funds for private schools.

Funds, including government allowances, procurement services, student loans and philanthropic scholarships, will be allocated in the sector to improve development.

Private schools should also raise the quality of both education and management.

Local education departments should come up with concrete measures in accordance with local conditions to improve private education. Endi