There are great differences between Chinese and western students, so there is no such thing as Chinese learning and western learning. It is nothing more than fostering strengths and avoiding weaknesses, complementing each other. A good memory means a lot of rote learning, and learning from each other means using memory to make up for the lack of understanding and computing power.
For example, if you don't understand a theorem, write it down, remember it often, think about it, and understand it slowly. Strong understanding ability, just remember on the basis of understanding, and even push some formulas in the examination room.
Don't say that Chinese style is rote learning, while western style is reasoning innovation. The strongest students in China and the West are both knowledgeable and innovative. Rote memorization is just a stereotype left by private school education in the past.
Students vary from person to person, and one learning method cannot be suitable for all students. Students adjust their learning methods according to their own conditions. Although it is difficult to teach students in accordance with their aptitude in universal education, students can adjust their learning methods according to their own conditions.