LifestyleCulture
Why Can't We Let Go of Summer? A Chinese Reflection
As China marks Start of Autumn, a Xinhua photo essay captures the universal emotional attachment to summer—from gaokao season to graduation farewells.
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SocietyEducation
38-Year-Old Peking University Admit Defends Gaokao Comeback
A 38-year-old Tsinghua graduate admitted to Peking University Medical School responds to critics who say he took young people's Gaokao opportunities.
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Education
Chinese military academies see record applicants and quality
China's 22 military academies admitted over 17,500 candidates from about 192,000 applicants, setting records for interest and student quality.
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EducationChina
China Education Leader: Exam Scores Aren't the Only Path
Tang Jiangpeng, China Education Association VP, argues for holistic education reform and balance between Gaokao exams and personal development.
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Education & Society
China Warns: No 'Internal Quotas' for University Admissions
China's Ministry of Education warns against 'internal quota' scams as police bust a ring defrauding 22 families of over 9 million yuan.
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EducationChina
2026 Gaokao Scores Out; Universities Offer Guidance
China's 2026 Gaokao scores begin releasing June 23. With 12.9 million candidates, universities offer guidance amid demographic shifts and fraud warnings.
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EducationChina
2026 Gaokao Results Released; Universities Guide Applicants
China releases 2026 Gaokao results for 12.9 million students. Universities offer expert guidance on balancing school, city, and major choices.
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Education
China's Education Ministry Hosts Gaokao Guidance Live Event
China's Ministry of Education held a live-stream to help millions of Gaokao students navigate college applications with expert guidance and digital tools.
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MilitaryChina
PLA Academies to Enroll 17,500 High School Graduates in 2026
China's PLA plans to recruit 17,500 high school graduates across 22 military academies in 2026, with new training in political education and medicine.
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EducationChina
China's 2026 Gaokao Admissions Reshape Talent Strategy
China's 2026 Gaokao admissions reveal a shift in talent strategy: Qiangji Plan expansion, single-subject weighting, and STEM-focused growth.
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Weather & Environment
Extreme Rainstorms Hit Southern China as Gaokao Continues
Extreme rainstorms hit southern China as heavy rain shifts south. Authorities activate emergency responses for flooding and landslides during Gaokao exams.
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EducationChina
2026 Gaokao Essay Topics Released for 12.9 Million Students
China releases 2026 Gaokao essay topics for 12.9 million students, with philosophical prompts on words, perseverance, technology, and heritage.
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EducationChina
2026 Gaokao Begins as 12.9 Million Students Sit for Exam
China's 2026 Gaokao begins with 12.9 million candidates, a second consecutive year of decline. Essay topics released, sparking nationwide discussion.
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EducationSociety
2026 Gaokao Begins: 12.9 Million Chinese Students Take Exam
China's 2026 Gaokao begins June 7 with 12.9 million candidates. Enhanced security, Braille papers for blind students, and nationwide support in place.
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EducationChina
12.9 Million Students Register for 2026 Gaokao in China
China announces 12.9 million students for the 2026 Gaokao with upgraded anti-cheating tech and expanded accessibility for disabled candidates.
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EducationSociety
China Tightens Gaokao Security with Smart Glasses Ban
China's strictest Gaokao security: smart glasses, phones, and smartwatches banned from exam rooms, affecting 12.9 million students.
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Education & SocietyChina
Gaokao 2026: China Quiets Cities for 12.9M Exam-Takers
As 12.9 million students prepare for China's Gaokao, cities suspend football matches and deploy smart security gates in a nationwide mobilization.
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EducationSociety
China Issues 2026 Gaokao Warnings to Combat Exam Fraud
China's Ministry of Education issues 2026 Gaokao warnings targeting five categories of exam fraud, from organized cheating to AI-driven scams.
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Education
10 Days to Gaokao: Key Changes for China's 2026 Exam
With 10 days until the 2026 Gaokao, China unveils major reforms including stricter enrollment rules, AI restrictions, and anti-cheating upgrades.
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EducationChina
China's High Schools Shift from Rote to Real-World Learning
Chinese high schools shift from rote learning to cultivating students who identify and solve real-world problems, driven by national innovation goals.
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