Legal basis: Education Law of the People's Republic of China
Article 37 Educated persons shall enjoy equal rights in admission, further education and employment according to law.
Schools and relevant administrative departments shall, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the state, ensure that women enjoy equal rights with men in enrollment, further studies, employment, conferring degrees and sending them abroad.
Article 41 Employees have the right and obligation to receive vocational training and continuing education according to law.
State organs, enterprises, institutions and other social organizations shall provide conditions and convenience for the study and training of their employees.
Article 42 The State encourages schools, other educational institutions and social organizations to take measures to create conditions for citizens to receive lifelong education.