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World's first intl vocational education standard developed under China's leadership
The Beijing Agreement was jointly released by 45 countries.
It was released at the closing ceremony of the World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference 2026 in Tianjin.
The agreement identifies vocational education goals including economic and social progress, personal development, social equity, skills exchange, and responses to future challenges.
It proposes lifelong training, stronger school-industry cooperation, job-based practical training, and using artificial intelligence in education reform.