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Chinese diplomas still not acceptable: ministry

Taiwan's policy of not accrediting college or university diplomas issued in China will be maintained, Vice Education Minister Lu Mu-lin (呂木琳) said yesterday.

Lu made the remarks amid reports earlier yesterday that China had announced 15 new goodwill measures toward Taiwan -- including the accreditation of diplomas from Taiwan's colleges and universities -- at the end of a two-day economic and trade forum between the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) and the Chinese Communist Party.

Lu said that China "has recognized Taiwan's diplomas from the start."

Taiwanese students have always been able to pursue studies in China, he said, wondering why China has raised the question at this juncture.

"At the present stage, Taiwan still won't accredit China's diplomas," he said.

Meanwhile, several college students were positive about China's accreditation of Taiwan's diplomas, believing the measure would benefit Taiwan's students.

National Taiwan University president Lee Si-chen (李嗣涔) said the measure would help Taiwanese students land jobs or pursue studies in China. Lee was not concerned about a "brain drain," saying that since Taiwan excels in the high-tech industry, high-tech talent will remain in Taiwan.

National Chiao Tung University president Chang Chun-yen (張俊彥) said that China is a vast market, and it would benefit Taiwan's students if they work, study or obtain certificates in China.

National Cheng Kung University president Wu Jin (吳京) said the time has come for Taiwan and China to start "head-hunting" for talent.

If Taiwan wants to compete with China, to recruit and retain talent, it must reciprocate and recognize China's diplomas, Wu said.
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