President Xi Jinping has called for greater respect and support for educators during China's 40th Teachers' Day celebrations this week. Speaking at a national education meeting in Beijing, Xi emphasized the need to improve salaries, expand rural subsidies, and reduce non-teaching workloads for teachers nationwide. 🍎
Key Reforms Announced 🎤
As General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, Xi outlined concrete measures including:
Raising allowances for K-12 teachers based on experience
Boosting rural cost-of-living support
Modernizing university pay structures
\"Teaching Must Be Respected\" 🌱
Xi highlighted China's historical reverence for education, stressing: \"We must protect teachers' dignity and rights while ensuring their profession remains socially prestigious.\" The announcement comes as educators face growing challenges in the digital age. 💻
