This is the first comprehensive guide to modern China's higher education system. It is also the first book of its kind written for an international audience. The author?China's current Minister of Education?presents a wide and objective observation on both the historical development and the current state of higher education in China. In particular, he emphasizes the ongoing education reform, the government's education policies, and the development in higher education since the 1990s. This book would be of interest to education administration officials, university and college management professionals, teachers, university students, higher education researchers, specialists in China studies, organizations and individuals who intend to exchange or seek partnerships in running schools in China, and anyone interested in the Chinese higher education system.