Chinese Netizens React to Proposal for PE Inclusion in 'Gaokao'

Giving PE equal footing with subjects like Chinese and math in terms of grading may address the growing obesity rate among students.

by That's GBA, 26 May 2020

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

AI Robot Takes Gaokao, Does Just Alright

Even robots are having a tough time with China's notoriously difficult National College Entrance Exam.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 09 June 2017

Facial Recognition Used at Gaokao For First Time in Shenzhen

It's meant to help weed out cheaters on China's annual high-stakes exam.

by That's PRD, 07 June 2018

‘ID Flushed Down the Toilet’ and Other Gaokao Stories

Some of the most interesting and perplexing stories from this year's gaokao.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 10 June 2022

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