This report details a visit to China by a delegation from the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The 3-week visit included 14 schools in 8 cities. The report includes general impressions of the society, a description of the general educational system and a more detailed look at mathematics programs. The report discusses mathematics curricula at the primary and middle schools, as well as mathematics teacher preparation. The summary and conclusions section includes the following observations: (1) Chinese students try harder; (2) Chinese students spend more time in mathematics classes; (3) parents, teachers, and society in general expect more; and (4) Chinese teachers feel more positive about their jobs and their role in society. (PK)