I. What is "Project 2 1 1"

1February, 993 13 "China education reform and development program" issued by the central authorities and the State Council and "about 2 1 1 project" issued by the State Council are the main spirits: to meet the challenge of the world's new technological revolution, face the 2 1 century and concentrate on the central and local governments. Focus on the construction of about 100 institutions of higher learning. By the year 2000, the quality of education, scientific research, management level and school-running efficiency have been greatly improved, and obvious progress has been made in educational reform. We will strive to have a number of institutions of higher learning and disciplines close to or reach the level of world-class universities at the beginning of 2 1 century. It can be summarized as follows: "2 1 1 project" is the key construction of about 100 colleges and universities and a number of key disciplines facing the 2 1 century.