The mainland has launched a moral education campaign in its primary and middle schools. Students are being taught core socialist values comprising moral principles of prosperity, democracy, civility, harmony, freedom, equality, justice, the rule of law, patriotism, dedication, integrity and friendship, Xinhua reported. The Chinese Communist Party's Central Committee ordered that core socialist values be included in the national education plan and "cover all schools and those receiving education".
German public education expenditures increased by 8 per cent to more than €116 billion (HK$1.23 trillion) last year, representing an almost 90 per cent increase from 2005, according to official statistics quoted by news agencies. Education has a high priority in the country, said German Education Minister Johanna Wanka (below left, with Chancellor Angela Merkel). "A good education is the foundation for more participation, integration and equal opportunity." The per capita educational expenditure for those under the age of 30 rose to €4,800 in 2013.
