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Is vocational education finally gaining prestige?

Jul 22, 202528 min
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In China, vocational education has long been seen as a second-choice path, overshadowed by the prestige of university degrees. But times are changing. Some top students are now skipping university for technical training—once unthinkable. As policies shift, job prospects and perceptions evolve, the value of skilled work is being redefined. Could this be the start of an era where ability outweighs credentials? On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushun
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