Nine-year compulsory education has been implemented since 1986. After People's Republic of China (PRC) Compulsory Education Law was formally passed in 2006, nine-year compulsory education has obviously become a more compulsory right and obligation. Public welfare, universality and compulsion are the basic characteristics of nine-year compulsory education.

public welfare

Nine-year compulsory education is a public welfare education, aiming at providing equal educational opportunities for all students.

universality

The popularization of nine-year compulsory education means that all school-age children should receive nine-year compulsory education, regardless of family background, economic conditions and geographical location.

♂? coerciveness

The nine-year compulsory education is compulsory. All school-age children must receive nine-year compulsory education, otherwise they will be punished accordingly.