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Chongqing Yucai Middle School (Chinese: 重庆市育才中学; Pinyin: Chóngqìng Yùcái Zhōngxué) is a famous secondary school in Chongqing, China.
History
In 1939, the school was established by educationalist Tao Xingzhi in Chongqing, the wartime capital. It was used to test Tao's theories on comprehensive education, and included six groups: natural science, social studies, literature, painting, music, and drama. Because of its success, many other Chinese schools use the name "Yucai".
Notable alumni
- Li Peng (b. 1928, adopted son of Zhou Enlai) chairman of the National People's Congress, involved in the suppression of the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989.
Other major schools that use the name "Yu Cai"
- Chengdu Yu Cai Middle School
- Dongbei Yu Cai Middle School
- Guangzhou Yu Cai Middle School
- Hangzhou Yu Cai Middle School
- Jinan Yu Cai Middle School
- Jining Yu cai Middle School
- Qingdao Yu Cai Middle School
- Shanghai Yu Cai Middle School
- Shenzhen Yu Cai Middle School
- Xiamen Yu Cai Middle School
Notes
References
External links
- school website (in Chinese)