As part of an efficiency plan, the Chinese regime is cutting approximately 12,000 university programs in the humanities and replacing them with curricula in AI and STEM fields, according to reports circulating in Israeli media channels.
China is reportedly eliminating roughly 12,000 university degree programs in the humanities, replacing them with AI and science-oriented curricula as part of a state efficiency drive. The scope of the cuts, which target both undergraduate and graduate programs, depends on unverified report circulating in Israeli media and Telegram channels. No further details—such as the timeline or specific institutions affected—have been confirmed by official Chinese sources. The move aligns with Beijing’s long-term push to prioritize technology and artificial intelligence in higher education, but the sheer number of program cuts represents a dramatic shift in academic policy if verified. The Zioneer has not previously reported on this specific development, and corroboration from independent Asian or Chinese media is pending.
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