Chinese Education Vs Western Education

China and western countries are certainly very different countries when it comes to many aspects such as geographical, political, social, historical and economical situation. Interpersonal relations are one of the main approaches we can highlight. As Feldman says, “western culture relies more on formal structures such as laws and rules, not personal relations, to provide order in society.” However, Chinese culture is more hierarchal, and “the emphasis on social harmony and respect for others—especially parents, teachers, leaders, and elders—is noble and has good consequences.” This affects deeply in the business structure and how the work is done. “Western business rules emphasize independent responsibilities where everyone has to face

Chinese education system has become one a high priority for the government. In 2009, the Chinese central government spent RMB 198 billions on the education sector representing 4.5 percent of the total central government expenditure for the year. The 2010 budget in the education sector rose 9 percent to RMB 216 billion. The difference between China and the majority of western countries is the knowledge approach. Western education focuses on improve student assuredness, self-determination, and independence; while Chinese education focuses on strictness and preciseness. Expectations from family can influence the students. While western parents just want their children could stand on their own feet in the future, Chinese parents care about the reputation in educating the child and to be the number one. Educating the child to become a useful person is their achievement, but if not, the parent will feel shameful. The education’s goal is for earning their living, for honor. Thus, choosing a university becomes one of the main matters. One of the priorities for Chinese students is to get into a good university such as Tsinghua University or Peking University. Moreover, Chinese education system is known to be examination-oriented. Instead, western education attaches much importance to practice. They will use their knowledge and experience them in the society and real life, something that might not happen with Chinese

The ancient Greeks mainly influenced western philosophy, developing a heavy use of logic and reasoning and categorization. China, on the hand, is influenced by the three religions –Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism–. Eastern philosophies tend to focus more on the whole, unifying ideas rather than breaking down concepts and ideas into categories. This can explain how both societies behave. While western countries tend to be more individualistic, eastern countries are more group-oriented. There is an attitude of collectivism and connectedness. Ideas such as a social obligation to serve or help others, the idea of moral righteousness, and the idea that the individual is but a small part of a greater whole reflects Confucian and Taoist ideals. They depend on each other in their lives and in their work. They emphasize winning honor for the group or for the family. Westerners, on the other hand, are independent and individualistic, stressing the dignity, rights, and achievements of the individual and the space and freedom of the