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Pollution Linked to Fall in Intelligence, China Study Finds

A new study in China has found that exposure to air pollution could be making people less intelligent.

by Tom Smith, 29 August 2018

China's Making it Easier for International Students to Get Jobs

Soon it will be much easier for international students to get a job or internship in China.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 09 August 2018

English Teachers Caught Faking Qualifications in Beijing

Beware the consequences of improper training.

by Urban Family, 28 April 2018

#MeToo Gains Steam in China After Beijing Professor Fired for Sexual Misconduct

Chen Xiaowu is removed after viral #MeToo post.

by That's PRD, 15 January 2018

Chinese vs American Schools: Which Are Better?

Shanghai journalist Lenora Chu lets the reader decide.

by Noelle Mateer, 11 January 2018

The Great Debate: The Chinese Teens Learning How to Argue... in English

English-language debate is more popular than ever in China – yet inequality and misconception remains.

by Dominique Wong, 12 October 2017

Beijing to Introduce Lottery for Spots in Top Schools

Authorities hope the lottery will curb the rising cost of housing in districts boasting the city's most coveted schools.

by Justine Lopez, 28 March 2017

Beijing Parents Pay Sky High Prices for Homes in Elite School Districts

​Beijing parents will do whatever it takes to send their kids to the best schools – even if it means buying absurdly expensive (and crappy) houses.

by Justine Lopez, 23 February 2017

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Thanks for the overview of the new HSK standards. It gave me a much better picture of the changes in the exam. I've also found vocabulary lists for the new HSK levels: https://www.hackchinese.com/exams/New%20HSK%203. It looks like a good resource for HSK test preparation.

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