There are two main undertakings of China’s universities: teaching and scientific research. Teaching in China's universities
is conducted in accordance with specific teaching curriculum and program plans. In a bid to fulfill the teaching task, various
forms of teaching are implemented including classroom lecture, classroom discussion, experiment class, exercise doing,
and guidance class.
Besides classroom teaching, on-the spot demonstration, practice teaching, investigations and other related forms
of teaching are also conducted for the sake of improving students’ problem-solving ability and reinforcing the knowledge they
have learned
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Scientific research plays vital part in fostering students with research capacity and developing a nation’s science and technology.
According to official figures, China had 1,041universities and colleges establishing 102 state key laboratories and research labs,
as well as36 state engineering research centers. These laboratories, research labs and centers are becoming the main driving
force of China’s technology and science boom.