Adopted at the 68th Executive Meeting of the State Council on February 19, 2003; Promulgated by Decree No. 372 on March 1, 2003
Effective: September 1, 2003
Table of Contents
Article 1 — These Provisions are formulated to regulate Chinese-foreign cooperative education activities and promote international educational exchange.
Article 2 — Chinese-foreign cooperative education refers to educational institutions or programs jointly operated by Chinese and foreign educational institutions within China, primarily enrolling Chinese citizens.
Article 3 — Chinese-foreign cooperative education shall comply with Chinese laws, safeguard national sovereignty and educational sovereignty, and adhere to the public welfare nature of education.
Article 4 — The education administrative department under the State Council shall be responsible for the overall planning and coordination of Chinese-foreign cooperative education nationwide.
Article 5 — The establishment of Chinese-foreign cooperative educational institutions requires approval from the education administrative department. Higher education level institutions require State Council education department approval.
Article 6 — The foreign educational institution shall be legally established and have relevant educational qualifications in its home country.
Article 7 — Chinese-foreign cooperative educational institutions shall have a board of directors or joint management committee composed of representatives from both Chinese and foreign parties.
Article 8 — Institutions shall publicly announce their fee items and standards and shall not charge fees beyond the approved standards.
Article 9 — These Provisions shall become effective on September 1, 2003.
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