Chinese President Xi Jinping extended heartfelt greetings to teachers and education professionals as the country marks its 40th Teachers' Day. Speaking at a national education meeting in Beijing, Xi emphasized the importance of enhancing teacher compensation, including increasing allowances for primary and middle school teachers based on their teaching experience. He also highlighted initiatives to improve cost-of-living subsidies for rural educators and reform the remuneration structures for college instructors.
Xi underlined the deep-rooted tradition of respecting teachers and prioritizing education in Chinese culture. He called for safeguarding the professional dignity and rights of teachers, reducing non-teaching burdens, and elevating the social prestige of the teaching profession. By making teaching one of the most respected occupations, Xi aims to ensure that educators are valued and supported across the nation.
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