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SW China city to extend free education

Southwest China's Yunnan Province are planning to extend the free compulsory education period to 13 years by 2020 Authorities in Yunnan province, local education authority reported Thursday. "We started a pilot program in 33 counties, cities and... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Fri, Feb 13 2009

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