New Chinese university model - independent and top rank in 15 years

Countering what some criticize as over-control of the higher education section in China, Westlake University of Hangzhou, was recently approved by the Chinese Ministry of Education. The new institution will be independent and outside governmental control. Shi Yigong, a former Princeton professor, will serve as the president and promised that Westlake will be a top-ranked international university within 15 years. The university will prioritize natural science, medical science, and advanced technology presumable on a level with the California Institute of Technology.