Opportunities and Challenges for Private Education in China: A Review of the Latest Policy Revisions

Purpose: This study reviews the latest revisions to “Implementation Regulations of the Private Education Promotion Law of the People's Republic of China.” In doing so, this study provides a comprehensive overview of the policy and its history, as well as the future outlook of private education in China. Design/Approach/Methods: Data were collected from the official website of the Ministry of Education of China as well as the media. Findings: This study identifies the background, rationale, major breakthroughs, and impacts of the revised policy. Originality/Value: This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the latest revisions to “Implementation Regulations of the Private Education Promotion Law of the People's Republic of China.” In addition to an academic interpretation of these policy changes, it suggests how private education in China may develop.