An overview of the education system in China is provided, including the effects of political changes over the past century, the organization of the present-day system, and institutions of higher education. U.S.-China educational exchanges are also reviewed, and guidance is offered on exchange regulations and procedures. The following chapters are presented: (1) "The Evolution of China's Education System"; (2) "Recurring Themes"; (3) "The Structure of China's Education System"; (4) "The State Education Commission and Higher Education in China"; (5) "Institutions of Higher Education"; (6) "Selection Procedures and Academic Programs"; (7) "China's Approach to Educational Exchanges"; (8) "The U.S. Approach to Exchanges with China"; (9) "U.S.-Chinese Agreements Governing the Exchange of Students and Scholars"; (10) "Students and Scholars from China in the United States"; (11) "U.S. Students, Researchers and Teachers in China"; (12) "U.S.-China Educational Exchanges in a Global Context"; (13) "Admissions Information"; (14) "Governmental and Institutional Regulations" (15) "U.S.-Chinese Institutional Arrangements"; and (16) "Opportunities for Study, Research and Teaching in China." Appendices provide a variety of resources concerning China and educational exchanges with China, including legal documents, a pronunciation guide to Chinese surnames and place names, and lists of embassies and consulates, organizations, and references. (KM)