ABSTRACT
The challenge of economic development faced by the People’s Republic of China is as significant as for any other nation in the world. As the world’s most populated country, China must raise the level of general education if it is to achieve its goals of economic and social development. As with other nations, the role of the principal is viewed by China’s educational policymakers as key to success in educational development. This is reflected in an increased interest in and emphasis on training for the nation’s principals.
