ChinaEducation & DiplomasRegulatory changes detected in official sources — tracked continuously by GovToDate's monitoring.
Last detection: 28 September 2026
What changes: Starting from January 1, 2027, candidates who obtain their graduation and degree certificates after this date will not be considered 2026 fresh graduates. This means they cannot apply for relevant positions as 2026 graduates.
What changes: Applicants for the National Unified Legal Professional Qualification Examination who hold bachelor's or higher academic degrees from universities in Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, or foreign countries must have their degree certificates certified by the Ministry of Education's Study Abroad Service Center. Uncertified degrees will not be recognized.
What changes: Returned overseas students applying for the National Radio and Television Announcer and Host Qualification Examination must upload a scanned copy of the foreign academic degree certification issued by the Ministry of Education's Study Abroad Service Center. This is one of the necessary conditions for application.
What changes: The Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region will conduct the first batch of applications for higher education teacher qualification recognition from May 15 to May 29, 2026.
What changes: The Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region will conduct the first batch of applications for primary and secondary school teacher qualification recognition from June 9 to June 23, 2026.
What changes: The Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region will conduct the second batch of applications for primary, secondary, and higher education teacher qualification recognition from September 14 to September 28, 2026.
What changes: The online application period for higher education teacher qualification recognition in Shanxi Province for the first half of 2026 is from May 20, 2026, 9:00 AM to May 29, 2026, 6:00 PM.
What changes: The online application period for the material review of higher education teacher qualification recognition in Shanxi Province for the first half of 2026 is from June 3, 2026, 9:00 AM to June 7, 2026, 6:00 PM.
What changes: Hunan Province has issued an announcement regarding the recognition of primary and secondary school teacher qualifications for 2026, clarifying recognition conditions, application requirements, and time arrangements.
What changes: The Guangzhou Municipal Education Bureau has issued a warm reminder regarding the requirements for Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan residents applying for teacher qualification recognition in primary and secondary schools (including secondary vocational schools and kindergartens), including procedures for diploma and degree authentication and criminal record certificates.
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