Millions of Chinese students sit for two-day college entrance exam

June 7 is the first day of China's annual college entrance examination, known as Gaokao. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the resumption of the exam, which is regarded by many Chinese students as their best shot at a bright future. But as times develop, Gaokao is no longer the only way for Chinese students to enter college. Nowadays, some choose to study overseas, join autonomous enrollment, or study at technical schools. To pave the way for future generations, how can China seek an even better educational system? Wang Yan, from the National Institute of Education Sciences of China; David Moser, Academic Director at the Capital Normal University; and Li Jun from the University of Hong Kong weigh in on the issue.

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[masterkoi]

Some people already forgot that during the Han dynasty of china. There's already an examination given to all people born from the aristocrats family who want to serve the Han government. Exams given during the Han dynasty was the hardest as only those who was genius can passed the exam. Chinese people know the history of china on how Han dynasty of china was the most powerful nation as it has many genius scholars during that time.

[scin]

A great number of excellent colleges and university don't even bother to look at SAT scores. They do look at HS grades. Gaokao is totally different and a much more grueling exam.

[lsgrosieh]

that's why China has the best universities in the world. lol