
BEIJING, Aug. 28 -- China's top political advisor Wang Yang on Wednesday called for efforts to promote fairness in education and let every child to go to school.
Wang, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), made the remarks at the eighth meeting of the Standing Committee of the 13th National Committee of the CPPCC that concluded Wednesday in Beijing.
Developing education for the people and running education to the satisfaction of the people embody the Party's founding mission, said Wang, who is also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.
He called for more efforts to promote equity in education, gradually eliminate the gap between urban and rural areas, and let every child to go to school.
Wang also stressed well-rounded development of students and better ethics among teachers, adding that treatment of teachers should be improved.
Political advisors should widely publicize the Party's education policies and direct the public to have a correct understanding of the purpose and connotation of education, Wang said.
The meeting also decided to appoint Hao Mingjin as president of the Central Institute of Socialism.
Fire brigade in Shanghai holds group wedding
Tourists enjoy ice sculptures in Datan Town, north China
Sunset scenery of Dayan Pagoda in Xi'an
Tourists have fun at scenic spot in Nanlong Town, NW China
Harbin attracts tourists by making best use of ice in winter
In pics: FIS Alpine Ski Women's World Cup Slalom
Black-necked cranes rest at reservoir in Lhunzhub County, Lhasa
China's FAST telescope will be available to foreign scientists in April
"She power" plays indispensable role in poverty alleviation
Top 10 world news events of People's Daily in 2020
Top 10 China news events of People's Daily in 2020
Top 10 media buzzwords of 2020
Year-ender:10 major tourism stories of 2020
No interference in Venezuelan issues
Biz prepares for trade spat
Broadcasting Continent
Australia wins Chinese CEOs as US loses