Chinese universities have been trying hard to attract academics from leading institutions like the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering. Under this mechanism, a renowned academic can sometimes act as a visiting professor to many universities.

The Beijing News carries a commentary saying that universities should not aim for quick success, but should take concerted efforts to achieve progress.

The paper points out that universities do not invite famous academics to teach or conduct research alone, but also to share their life experiences with students. More often than not, academics do not have the time to tutor students or conduct scientific research for universities. But they are expected to support academic evaluations. Meanwhile, renowned academics bring repute and fame to universities, helping them attract quality students.

The paper argues that such practices could bring great harm to the real development of the universities. By running after renowned academics, universities are constructing academic achievement projects. As some of the universities are quite satisfied with such short-term interests, they are not willing to get do more to improve the actual standard of their institution.

The paper urges universities to devote more time to sign on young teachers, instead of relying on renowned academics. Universities should develop better personnel mechanisms to attract and mould promising young teachers. Meanwhile, they should also provide young teachers with a conducive environment for teaching and conducting research.