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Guangxi
These towering karst formations near Guilin form one of China's most iconic natural landscapes, having long inspired Tang dynasty poets, Song-era painters, and contemporary travelers alike.
Guangxi supports education for its national minorities through a comprehensive program integrated into its school system. Key initiatives include:
- Language Instruction: Minority languages are utilized for instruction in primary and middle schools. Specifically, instruction in the Zhuang language is provided in areas where the size of the Zhuang population warrants it.1
- Script Development: The government facilitates the development of written scripts for spoken minority languages whenever necessary to support literacy and education.1
- Teacher Training: The region focuses on training minority teachers to serve within these educational programs.1
- Financial Support: Government subsidies are provided to assist minority students in their education.1
- Specialized Institutions: The Institute for Minorities in Nanning plays a vital role by training intellectuals and technical specialists of minority descent to work among minority populations below the county level.1
These efforts are part of a broader regional commitment to promoting minority cultures and languages within the autonomous region.12