Nation looks overseas for student progress

China will learn from other countries how to improve students' innovative spirit and practical abilities, the minister of education said on Thursday.

Yuan Guiren made the remarks at a two sessions news conference after being asked about the differences between education in China and in other countries.

Such differences have been discussed at home and overseas after a BBC documentary program showcased the differences between teaching styles in the UK and China. The program featured a group of Chinese teachers at a school in Britain.