Illustration: Shen LanGT As the national entrance examinations air max plus china outlet , aka gaokao, approach, an affirmative action in high education has become a topical issue in public discourse. A set of measures, including redistributing some college admission quotas from developed region to underdeveloped region have been introduced to rectify the long-standing imbalance of education between the two regions. The developed region should be encouraged to do more to restore the balance air max plus tn outlet , but simply relying on quota redistribution won't resolve China's educational inequity problem.
Affirmative action is a common practice across the world to preserve social equity. China's educational equity cannot be permanently sustained by lowering the threshold of college admission for students from underdeveloped western regions. One direct side effect of such preferential policy is the mismatch between unqualified students and the highly competitive college environment. A proportion of students from poor western region, crippled by isolation and poor elementary and secondary educations, have to put a lot of extra effort in to catch up with their counterparts from the eastern region. However, it doesn't mean everyone can survive the immediate impact and the painful process of equalization. Some may be unable to cope and eventually drop out of college.
Discussions about how to "reform" the current gaokao system have produced an array of proposals. But many people have ignored the fact that as one of the most important pillars to support social equity air max plus outlet , the current gaokao system proves a useful channel for social mobility given many limitations and consequences. It is not a perfect system, but it is probably the best we can get, for now.
The complications should warn us that any significant change to the current gaokao system warrants particular deliberation.
Certainly there are many defects in the system, but the root cause does not lie in the gaokao system.
The real malady is the perennial intensive management of educational resources that has left big cities and eastern provinces with high-end schools http://www.airmaxplusoutletonline.com/ , but given students from underdeveloped regions less access to quality education.
Moving the finishing line is not a long-time solution. Students need to be given the same start. The ultimate purpose of real educational action should be giving students the same access to quality education, instead of tampering with the standards of college enrollment.
Both the government and society need to do their part. They should focus on elementary and secondary education instead of racking their brains on how to redistribute the already insufficient resources. They should put more effort in enlarging investment in poverty-stricken areas, and come up with effective approach to improve the educational quality of remote areas, such as rotating teachers inbetween developed and underdeveloped regions and establishing Internet connections for their schools.
Their effort won't pay off as immediately as adjusting the gaokao threshold kids air max plus outlet , but consistent contribution on this track can finally get China out of the vicious circle of educational contradictions.
Chinese President Xi Jinping (2nd R) and his wife Peng Liyuan (1st R) pose for a group photo with visiting French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd L) and his wife Brigitte Macron at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 8, 2018. Xi met with Macron in Beijing on Monday. (XinhuaLi Xueren)
BEIJING mens air max plus outlet , Jan. 8 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with visiting French President Emmanuel Macron at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing Monday evening.
Xi said Macron's visit to China, as his first visit to Asia at the start of year, showed that he was "paying high attention to the China-France relationship."
France was the first Western power to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China.
"Chairman Mao Zedong and General Charles de Gaulle made a historic decision with remarkable political foresight to forge diplomatic ties in 1964," Xi said. "The decision not only changed the world pattern at that time womens air max plus outlet , but also has effects on the world development nowadays."
"In the new era, we should follow the spirit of being responsible for history, stick to the right path so as to move toward a bright future of China-French ties," Xi said.
Stressing that there are many uncertainties in today's world air max plus outlet online , Xi said China advocated the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, while France had similar views.
"The two countries can enhance political mutual trust and fully tap the potential of cooperation transcending differences on the social system, development stage and culture," he said.
China stands ready to work closely with France to enhance cooperation including that under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative wholesale air max plus outlet , Xi said.
He said that China attached importance to coordination with France on major international issues in the hope of promoting world stability and prosperity.
Macron said he was willing to exchange views with Xi on France-China relations and major international issues, during his first state visit to China.
He said he hoped to increase mutual trust and advance France-China relations and EU-China relations via the visit.
"France would like to take an active part in the Belt and Road Initiative," said Macron, adding that France would work with China to address common challenges of the international community such as climate change.
He said he believed that his visit to China would be a new milestone in the history of France-China relations.