A: Compulsory education is a universal, compulsory and free school education for school-age children for a certain number of years according to national laws. Also called universal compulsory education or compulsory education. This kind of education needs the protection of society, schools and families, which is both a child's right and an obligation.

1986 April 12, the fourth session of the Sixth National People's Congress passed the Law on Compulsory Education in People's Republic of China (PRC), which stipulated that "the state implements nine-year compulsory education" and demanded that "the state, society, schools and families guarantee the right of school-age children and adolescents to receive compulsory education according to law". Popularizing compulsory education is the foundation of the school education system and the guarantee to improve the cultural and psychological quality of the people. It is a symbol of civilization and progress in modern society. Compulsory education is a national education that school-age children and adolescents must accept according to law and is guaranteed by the state, society and family. This is mandatory.

The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China's decision to popularize compulsory education and the National People's Congress's legislation on compulsory education are important measures of strategic significance for the future of the country and the nation.