China's economy has shifted from high-speed growth to high-quality development. Sustained economic growth can no longer be driven by an increase in the labour force. Instead, there is an urgent need to build a group of knowledge-based, skilled, and innovative workers.

In 1997, Gu Maochun began working as a teacher at Gansu Radio and Television University (Gansu RTVU). For 20 years, he has earnestly implemented the Party's educational policies, been committed to Gansu RTVU and its mission, followed scientific progress in the field, and continued to improve his teaching. He is uncomplaining in his devotion to his job, and always willing to contribute; strives for perfection, has an innovative mindset, and has contributed to the development of teaching at Gansu RTVU. Recently he was listed by the Gansu Provincial Department of Education as one of the teachers possessing the four ideal teacher qualities.

Ma Guoyun is the head teacher for a number of majors in the school affiliated with Gansu Radio and TV University (Gansu RTVU), and directly responsible for teaching Management, Business Administration, and other courses.

Taizhou Radio and TV University (Taizhou RTVU) in Zhejiang Province and the Taizhou Disabled Persons' Federation have signed a framework educational-cooperation agreement to promote vocational education in Taizhou and provide it to disabled people in order to enhance their employability.

The 1,817th session of seminar on backbone tutors for elderly education held by the OUC was convened on 18 September 2018.

The 2017 scholarship evaluation of the Open University of China (OUC) drew to a close a few days ago, with a total of 9,714 students awarded scholarships.

On the 16th of September, 2018, the National Tax-Skills Competition, the finals of the 8th National Tax Knowledge Competition, was held in Beijing.

On 25th August 2018, it was reported that Sichuan Radio and TV University (Sichuan RTVU) will launch a three-year free educational promotion project targeted at low income families, grass-roots cadres, and teachers in Litang, aimed at alleviate poverty in Litang County. The project aims to help 200 students.