China's Ministry of Education released a notice on Thursday that it has decided to set up a national university for the aged, a move that experts believe is intended to cope with the aging society and build a lifelong learning society.
According to the notice, the plaque of the National University for the Aged will be unveiled and merged with the Open University of China - a lifelong school for adult learners.
The Open University of China is not only an educational entity, but also an educational system covering both urban and rural areas of the country. It is composed of one headquarters in Beijing, 45 branches and 3,735 learning centers, according to the official website of the university.…
Global Times (Chinese state-sponsored media)
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