Dossier
National Higher Education Entrance Examination
Coverage of National Higher Education Entrance Examination in the Nexus archive.
- To prosper, China must become a magnet for international students
China's National Higher Education Entrance Examination (gaokao) saw 12.9 million participants, down for the second consecutive year, as birth rates fall to a record low. With fewer domestic students, China's universities face intensified competition and a need to attract international talent to remain competitive in a knowledge-driven global economy.
- China’s evolving political economy, as seen through gaokao scramble
China’s National Higher Education Entrance Examination (gaokao) results are being released, with candidates selecting universities and majors based on their scores. Families face high-stakes decisions with limited information as the process acts as a sorting mechanism for educational opportunities.