Progress and Challenges in China's Special Education Development

This article examines important aspects of special education in the People's Republic of China today. To provide a context for understanding current practices, it first looks at cultural and historical influences on the development of special education in China. Next, it presents a current experience with the education of students with disabilities in Beijing and Shanghai. In conclusion, it offers recommendations for addressing challenges and promoting sustained progress in the further development of special education systems and models to educate students with disabilities in China.