China offers free preschool to 12M children this fall

China's phased free preschool education policy will cover all children in their final year of kindergartens nationwide, benefiting around 12 million people this autumn semester, a Ministry of Finance official said at a press briefing on Thursday.

August 8, 2025

China's free preschool program to reduce 20 billion yuan of costs for families

China's recently announced phased free preschool education policy is expected to benefit around 12 million people in the upcoming fall semester alone, and reduce education costs for families across the country by 20 billion yuan (about US$2.8 billion), Vice Finance Minister Guo Tingting said at a policy briefing on Thursday. She described the initiative as a strategic measure to further enhance people's well-being and a vital step toward building a family-friendly society.

August 7, 2025

China's phased free preschool education to benefit 12 million people this autumn semester

China's phased free preschool education policy will cover all children in their final year of kindergartens nationwide, benefiting around 12 million people this autumn semester, a Ministry of Finance official said at a press briefing on Thursday.

August 7, 2025