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In order to cater to the needs of a competitive globalized market, and to assure educational efficiency and accountability, many countries have emphasized the development of generic skills in students.
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Xianhan, H., John, L.C. (2013). The Washback Effects of the National College Entrance Examination on the Curriculum Reform in Mainland China. In: Law, E.HF., Li, C. (eds) Curriculum Innovations in Changing Societies. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6209-359-1_23
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