From the Chinese press

Textbook revision true to spirit

Education authorities recently approved the revised Chinese textbooks for primary and junior middle schools, but many people have questioned the lack of classics in the texts that they believe is important for children. Revisions of textbooks, however, should be aimed at facilitating the overall development of students, says an article on gmw.cn. Excerpts:

The latest revision of textbooks is aimed at improving students' overall competence in Chinese, because the Chinese language should be used as a tool for expressing emotions and exchanging opinions. Textbooks should thus help cultivate aesthetics among students and enhance their ability to think. In this sense, the latest textbook revision meets the requirements.