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Purpose
This paper aims to provide an overview of education system reform in China since 1978, and its practical implications.
Design/methodology/approach
Data were collected from literature review and interview. An overview of education system reform and its practical implications was found through data analysis.
Findings
There has been two types of education system reforms in China since 1978. The first type is school education system reform, and the second is education management system reform.
Practical implications
A point arising is how to reform the education system at the national level.
Originality/value
This is the first time the researcher has studied education system reform and its characteristics in China since 1978, and it can help people to understand education system reform in China systematically.
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2010
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