China will start using revised textbooks covering three disciplines for compulsory education in the coming autumn semester, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said on Tuesday.
The revisions on ethics and rule of law, Chinese and history feature new archeological findings in studying the origin of Chinese civilization, and content to enhance education on national security and rule of law, according to the MOE. Meanwhile, the revisions have reduced difficulty in Chinese language studies.
The new textbooks will be used by the first grades of primary and middle schools this year. All grades of the nine-year compulsory education period will be covered within three years, the MOE said. The ministry started the textbook revision work in March 2022, which involved over 200 experts from universities, research institutions, and primary and middle schools.
The MOE said the revised textbooks had been used on a trial basis at over 550 schools across the country, involving more than 2,000 teachers and 100,000 students.
All teachers who will use the revised textbooks for teaching are required to complete training by the end of August, the MOE said.
China to start using revised textbooks for compulsory education
China's top political advisor Wang Huning on Friday urged political advisors to intensify research and consultation to offer valuable suggestions for advancing the cause of people with disabilities.
Wang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), made these remarks while presiding over a biweekly consultation session of the national committee.
Wang underlined that ensuring a happy and fulfilling life for people with disabilities is an essential requirement for promoting Chinese modernization.
He called upon political advisors to focus on the new situations and challenges in advancing the cause for such individuals while urging more targeted and practical proposals based on thorough investigations and research.
Democratic oversight should be strengthened to ensure the effective implementation of policies supporting those with disabilities, Wang noted.
Several national political advisors also made their remarks during the session. They called for efforts to create unobstructed career development pathways for people with disabilities, advance research and application of assistive technologies, and enhance the quality of public services to continuously improve their quality of life.
China's top political advisor stresses boosting services for people with disabilities
