The Ministry of Education in China recently held a conference in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, to deliberate on how best to enhance the teaching workforce. This assembly emphasized the integral relationship between a strong teaching workforce and China’s goal of becoming a leading country in education. A major focus of the discussions was the importance of competitive teacher compensation, including proposals for increased seniority allowances and ensuring that the salaries of primary and junior secondary school teachers remain competitive with those of local civilservants. These initiatives aim to enhance teachers’ sense of professional pride, alongside their sense of satisfaction and achievement. Pushing for these reforms embodies the principle that fair compensation is key to attracting and retaining skilled educators and thereby upholding the education system’s quality.