The author discusses "academic" and "revolutionary" models of education as perceived in the People's Republic of China and illustrates the shift in official approval from the first to the second, with actual practice being a mix of the two. (MJB)

This review of China's liberation struggle, 1920-40, examines political education in the Chinese Communist army, the educational process during land reform, and the participatory process of learning in social action exemplified by the history of this period. (SK)

Through three real-life examples in and involving Hong Kong during the period from June 1987 to November 1988, this paper analyzes the impact of competition and availability of alternative news sources on the conduct and performance of the communist press in the pluralistic society of British colonial Hong Kong--a media-rich metropolis over which…

Evaluates the extent to which political self-interest motivates Chinese scholars who oppose the work of the Chinese Communist Party's Committee for Writing Reform. Concludes that those opposed to writing reform are wrongfully using the issue to incite intellectuals to oppose the Communist Party and the Chinese government. (Author/DB)

Discussed are Communist China's relationship to Russia, socialist innovations, treatment of minority groups, foreign relations, standard of living, life-style, and culture. The author concludes that western nations should normalize relations with China. Available from: American-Asian Educational Exchange, 88 Morningside Drive, New York, NY 10027.…

Having derived lessons from the chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Chinese leaders are creating a new system of education. Reforms include restoring discipline, upgrading university education, and improving the quality of teaching. (SK)

Describes the achievements of the trial spare-time university correspondence courses for youth who have resettled in the countryside in Shanghai province. Topics discussed include purposes of the correspondence universities, curriculum, political influence, creation and administration of the programs. (Author/DB)

This publication analyzes the reform movement in China before and after the Tiananmen Square demonstrations of 1989. In the aftermath of the cold war and because of recent mutual hostility, U.S.-Chinese relations are at a critical juncture. The events leading up to and encompassing the demonstrations in Tiananmen Square and the brutal manner in…

Recommends that linguists follow Communist Party leadership as they investigate and criticize Chinese language reform. Linguistics based upon bourgeois thought does not take into consideration the viewpoint of the masses. (Author/DB)

The Chinese student's role in political, social, and economic developments, and the growth of the communist government is examined. Problems affecting educational reform in Red China are discussed. (SM)

Foreign language teaching has made considerable progress in China in recent years, despite serious handicaps. A concerted effort is being made to overcome shortcomings and modernize teaching methods. Barring further major political upheaval, China should achieve recognition as a leader in foreign language methodology before the turn of the…

Described is a program created by the Shanghai Medical College to combine correspondence education in medical science with public health reform in rural areas and to associate the revolution in education with the revolution in health work. (Author/DB)

Analyzes the culture in China and how politics determines the form of educational institutions. Asserts that China's educational system is designed to promote selected students to elite status in the Communist Party. Discusses the links between education and the political elite and their effect on social mobility. (DMM)

Eight essays on Chinese affairs comprise this document. Compiled in response to the China Council's objective of making available to the public materials which meet the steadily rising demand for information about contemporary China, the document focuses on Chinese art, literature, politics, foreign policy, literature, society, and economic…

Described is a correspondence course in selected readings from the classics of Marxism-Leninism which combine political theory and social investigation in an attempt to improve the political socialization of rural Chinese youth in Heilungkiang province. (Author/DB)