Under the backdrop of a new round of economic globalization and industrial transformation and upgrading, China's higher education structural reform has been actively advancing. This session aims to showcase the dynamic interaction between China's economic transformation and the reform of its higher education system by presenting the developmental stages and distinctive educational characteristics of Chinese non-government universities. From the perspective of China's overall development, participants will gain insights into the growth potential and driving forces behind China's economy and its non-governmental education sector. This enhanced understanding is expected to facilitate more pragmatic and future-oriented cooperation between Chinese and Canadian academic institutions that aligns with evolving development needs.