Beijing Goes into ‘Silent Mode’ as Students Prepare For the Gaokao

Prepare to see the city change for the next two days.

by Edoardo Donati Fogliazza, 06 June 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

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

Beijing Prohibits Buses from Honking During Gaokao

It's that time of the year again...

by Yannick Faillard, 07 June 2018

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