Efforts get underway to foster millions of 'exemplary teachers'

China will begin compiling a list to evaluate teachers' work ethics and deal with misconduct by naming educators who fall short of expectations, according to an official statement.

The statement, issued by the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council on Wednesday, aims to raise teachers' professional ethics through improving the disciplinary mechanism regarding academic and personal misconduct.

"Misconduct occurs now and again, and though rare, seriously harms the dignity and reputation of teachers," said the statement.