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Siblings excel in China's gaokao, securing spots at top universities

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Two teenage siblings from Anhui, China, have achieved exceptional results in the national gaokao exam, earning them spots at top universities. Xu Haotian, 17, scored 688 and will study at the University of Science and Technology, while his 15-year-old sister, Xu Haolin, scored 699 and will attend Peking University's Guanghua School of Management. Haolin notably completed her primary education two years ahead of schedule, sparking discussions about learning efficiency and family education. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fran Lu ·

    China gaokao wins: sister skips 2 grades to study with brother, rejects ‘prodigy’ label

    Two teenage siblings from eastern China excelled in this year’s gaokao, leading to their acceptance into the country’s top universities and igniting intense discussions surrounding their exceptional talents and family education. Xu Haotian, 17, and his sister Xu Haolin, 15, achie…

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