Retrospect and prospect of formal methods education in China

Formal methods can enhance the security and reliability of software and benefit software developers in comprehending systems. The progress of formal methods, however, will strongly depend on formal methods education that cultivates executive talents. In this paper, we review the present status of formal methods education in China and analyze its features in view of occidental and oriental culture. We present some advice for steady and sustained development of Chinese formal education. We conclude that if carrying out some proper innovation, China will make great contribution in the future to formal methods development in the world.