Sishui Primary School pupils take part in an extracurricular activity in Longsheng County, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, May 21, 2004. Forty-six schools and 46 teaching buildings have been renovated or expanded thanks to loans provided by the World Bank from 1994 to 1998, thus creating a more favorable educational environment for students. The primary school attendance rate has also been increased to 99.6 percent from 96.5 percent. (Xinhua Photo)

Girl students of a high school attend a class in Longsheng County, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, May 21, 2004. (Xinhua Photo)

Two primary school pupils make preparations for a class in Longsheng County, May 21, 2004. (Xinhua Photo)

Sishui Primary School pupils attend a handicraft class, May 21, 2004. (Xinhua Photo)