China’s Vision for Global Leadership: Elevating Doctoral Education in Science and Tech

China Plans to Enhance Science and Technology Expertise Through Top-Tier Doctoral Programs

Officials commit to elevating support through funding and strategic policies in crucial sectors such as healthcare, engineering, and cutting-edge technologies.

The report states that the unpublished document advocates for the establishment of a “world-class doctoral education system with Chinese characteristics” and aims for China to emerge as “a significant center of doctoral education globally.”

The document stated that Chinese universities need to "accelerate the development of essential academic fields" and "nurture talent critical to national strategies and areas facing talent shortages."