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by That's, 11 November 2019

Guangdong Province Cracks Down on 'Gaokao Migrants'

As gaokao season approaches, families call for help to protect their children from competition.

by Edoardo Donati Fogliazza, 15 May 2019

China to Crack Down on Foreign Teaching Material in Schools

Textbooks are expected to be congruent with the country’s historical and cultural viewpoints.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 22 September 2018

Students Forced to Stand While Eating at School Cafeteria in Henan

Standing while eating is just another technique to save time as students prepare for the gaokao.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 28 August 2018

English Teachers Caught Faking Qualifications in Beijing

Beware the consequences of improper training.

by Urban Family, 28 April 2018

Police Investigate Child Abuse Claims at Another Beijing Kindergarten

Another Beijing kindergarten is under police investigation following claims of suspected child abuse.

by Emily Guzman, 28 November 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

Some Beijing Preschools Ban Spoons, Require Chopsticks

Some schools around Beijing have banned the use of spoons and forks among students who are four and up.

by Emma Marshall, 21 September 2016

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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.

Jina

April 27, 2021 at 18:10 pm

Indeed.. Good writing.

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January 17, 2021 at 9:45 am

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