On January 10, President Gloria Gong attended the Fourth Membership Congress of the China Private Education Association and the 15th China Private Education Development Conference in Beijing. She was successfully elected as a new council member following a vote by over 500 representatives.

The China Private Education Association is a national-level organization established in 2008 under the approval of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Civil Affairs. It operates as a non-profit, sector-wide body comprising private educational institutions and professionals across the country.

The conference brought together nearly 800 representatives from kindergartens, schools, universities, and training institutions across 36 provinces and cities. Ministerial-level leaders, including Cai Dafeng, Chairman of the China Association for Promoting Democracy, and the Vice Minister of Education, addressed the assembly.

Discussions centered on the development direction, policy guidance, internationalization, and innovation of private education as China enters the 15th Five-Year Plan period. The conference recognized the significant role private education has played during the 14th Five-Year Plan in enriching educational resources, meeting diverse needs, promoting reform, and supporting social development. It was emphasized that private education remains a vital force in building a strong educational system.

As 2026 marks the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan, SABS, as a member of the association, will continue to adapt proactively, embrace change, and explore new pathways to contribute to the advancement of education in China.