China's national higher education entrance exam, the Gaokao, has seen a decline in registered candidates for the past three years, dropping from 13.42 million in 2024 to an anticipated 12.9 million in 2026. This trend is attributed to demographic shifts and a strategic "repricing of risk" by Chinese households. Families are increasingly opting for careers with clearer public sector guarantees, such as those in police colleges, over private sector roles where the link between education and employment is becoming less certain. AI
RANK_REASON Opinion piece discussing societal trends related to education and career choices in China.
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