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China's Gaokao Exam Continues to Shape Student Futures and Social Mobility

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China's gaokao, the national college entrance examination, continues to exert significant influence on students' futures, despite a slight decrease in the number of candidates this year to 12.9 million. This rigorous exam profoundly impacts university choices, career paths, and social mobility, echoing the historical importance of the imperial examination system. The enduring cultural belief that education is a key to altering one's destiny underscores the emphasis placed on this examination by families and the state. AI

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China's Gaokao Exam Continues to Shape Student Futures and Social Mobility

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zoey Zhang ·

    The gaokao effect: how China’s rigorous exam influences aspirations and social mobility

    In the second and final instalment of a two-part series on China’s pivotal national college entrance examination, or gaokao, the SCMP explores the evolution of the country’s contemporary examination system and its ongoing influence on societal and familial expectations. This year…

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