The social mission of Chinese universities in the context of modernization

The paper discusses the social mission of universities in China, the unique nature and specific characteristics determined by historical trends, mentality, and culture of the Chinese nation, the importance of reform policy and being an open university. The author repeatedly emphasizes that the government focuses on the transforming values of the youth, which is responsible for growing capacity of the country, enhances the prestige of university as the cultural and ideological segments of the state and society. New trends and principles in the higher education system, the theory of practical morality, spiritual and moral education have become the top priority for higher education. The important and prompt activities resulted in the huge leap forward in one generation when a semi-feudal state had been transformed into a powerful country, a leader competing successfully in the global community and forming a unique nature of Chinese educational institutions.