Inside the Gaokao: China’s Defining Test with Ruixue Jia

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The World of Higher Education

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The World of Higher Education is dedicated to exploring developments in higher education from a global perspective. Join host, Alex Usher of Higher Education Strategy Associates, as he speaks with new guests each week from different countries discussing developments in their regions. Produced by Tiffany MacLennan and Samantha Pufek.

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Inside the Gaokao: China’s Defining Test with Ruixue Jia

The World of Higher Education

25 minutes

1 week ago

Inside the Gaokao: China’s Defining Test with Ruixue Jia

In this episode of the World of Higher Education Podcast, host Alex Usher is joined by Dr. Ruixue Jia, a professor of economics at UC San Diego and co-author of 'The Highest Exam: How The Gaokao Shapes China.' They discuss the historical and contemporary significance of the Gaokao, China's university entrance exam, and its profound impact on Chinese society. Topics include the exam's origins in the Tang Dynasty, how it influences social mobility, and its role in governance. They also compare the Chinese and American systems of university admissions and explore the future of the Gaokao given China's economic and demographic changes.

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The Highest Exam: How The Gaokao Shapes China