Halachmi, Arie creator Ngok, Kinglun text xu| 2009 continuing ng p.S13-S20. What forces shape the recent growth and evolution of higher education in China. Has it been a means of attaining China's national goals domestically and abroad? This essay looks at some of the forces that influence current academic growth. A search for balance between institutional survival and academic excellence as well as salient differences between public policy training in China and the United States are highlighted. - Reproduced. Public administration - China Public administration Public Administration Review 180718