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Changes in the Chinese educational policy are reviewed. Emphasis is placed on academic learning in general and mathematics and science education in particular. The structure of schooling, the child's view, a teacher's life, and the mathematics curriculum are each described. (MNS)

The history and current status of national mathematics olympiad competitions in China are discussed. Selected problems and answers from recent tests are included. (MP)

The material opens with a brief history of mathematics competitions in China. Translations of the problems that made up the two 1979 contest papers used are provided. The first set emphasized basic knowledge and degree of mastery, the second set emphasized application of knowledge and analysis of problems. (MP)

Details about mathematics education in China, what changes are underway, and the direction these changes are taking at the middle school level. The curriculum at this level is viewed to be quite demanding. It is felt Americans may ponder the great strides of the Chinese in 25 years. (MP)

This article briefly discusses changes taking place in the People's Republic of China with respect to mathematics curricula, examinations, olympiad contests, and other education-related activities, such as productive labor obligations of students and teachers. (Author/TG)