Westlake University a model of reform

Private college in Zhejiang province will set pace for innovation, ministry says

The founding of Westlake University, China's first private university aimed at cultivating high-level talent in advanced technology, marks a significant step in efforts to reform the higher-education sector and foster innovation, the Ministry of Education said.

In a congratulatory letter sent for a founding ceremony on Saturday, the ministry said it hopes the university will focus on basic advanced scientific research and become a top higher-education institution with Chinese characteristics.