Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): Special Issue: Annual Report of GOHEC - Journal of Research and Innovation in Higher Education (JRIHE)
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From a Catching Mode to a Leading Mode? Understanding the Policy Changes in China’s Higher Education in 2024

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  • Xiaomin Li,
  • Baocun Liu,
  • Zitong Li
Xiaomin Li
Institute of International and Comparative Education, Beijing Normal University, China
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Baocun Liu
Institute of International and Comparative Education, Beijing Normal University, China
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Zitong Li
Faculty of Education, Monash University, Australia
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Published 2025-10-09

Keywords

  • China,
  • Higher Education,
  • Policy Changes,
  • Technological Competition,
  • Industrial Restructuring,
  • Innovation and Creativity
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How to Cite

Li, X., Liu, B., & Li , Z. (2025). From a Catching Mode to a Leading Mode? Understanding the Policy Changes in China’s Higher Education in 2024. Journal of Research and Innovation in Higher Education, 6(1), 142–165. Retrieved from https://rihe-journal.com/index.php/rihe/article/view/63

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Abstract

China’s higher education sector has undergone a profound transformation. In 2024, the Chinese government introduced a series of policy reforms in response to intensifying international technological competition as well as significant domestic structural changes in the industry. These reforms focused on restructuring undergraduate programmes, enhancing the quality of doctoral education, and empowering the teaching profession. This paper examines those changes and explores some of the associated risks and opportunities. By understanding these recent policy changes, we gain insights into the ways in which China aspires to become a global leader in higher education.

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