2026.05.12 20:10 GMT+8

Cooking, cleaning, farming and more: How Chinese schools equip students with real-life skills

Updated 2026.05.12 20:10 GMT+8
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Have you heard of schools teaching students how to cook their lunch, fold their clothes, use household appliances or even do farming work? In China, the concept of lao dong ke, or labor classes, helps students pick up practical skills that help them look after themselves in their everyday life while also preparing them for the life ahead. CGTN's Bhargab Sarmah explains more in this video. 

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