【Course Overview】
The “Understanding Contemporary China” MOOC series consists of 10 courses. Focused on “Chinese modernization,” it covers topics such as the economy, politics, culture, society, and ecological civilization. Primarily targeting international university students and visiting scholars studying in China, this series systematically explains and vividly presents key aspects of Chinese modernization. It aims to help international learners acquire a comprehensive understanding of China’s realities, systems, and policies, perceive the developmental changes in contemporary China, and comprehend the underlying logic behind China’s progress.
This course centers on the core meaning of high-quality development and offers an in-depth interpretation of the new development philosophy—featuring innovation, coordination, green development, openness, and shared benefits. You will explore breakthroughs in science and technology innovation, represented by the innovative ecosystem of Hangzhou’s “Six Little Dragons”; gain insight into the coordinated development pattern of China’s three major economic regions—the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, the Yangtze River Delta, and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area; witness the transformation of Yucun Village in Anji, Zhejiang, as it puts the concept of green development into practice and achieves an ecological transition; understand the important role of the China International Import Expo in building an open platform for mutual benefit; and examine the “East Data, West Computing” project and its efforts to promote balanced resource allocation and win-win outcomes.
Together, these practices vividly illustrate the rich connotations and pathways of high-quality development, highlighting China’s commitment to a new stage of development, fully implementing the new development philosophy, and advancing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through Chinese modernization.
To systematically explain and vividly present key aspects of Chinese modernization, enabling international learners to acquire a comprehensive understanding of China’s realities, systems, and policies; to perceive the developmental changes in contemporary China; and to comprehend the underlying logic behind China’s progress. To leverage the extensive reach, openness, and global accessibility of MOOC platforms in order to provide international audiences with a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of China in the new era.
适合人群
国外高校学生;来华交流学习人士
International university students;Visiting scholars studying in China