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China’s Best Bad Movie?
A cumbersome plot dilutes Back to the Wharf’s attempt to tackle sensitive and timely topics
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Gaokao Town
The school that churns out top-scorers on the college entrance exams—at a cost
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Viral Week Ep. 202
Sci-fi in gaokao, too many melons, mosquito-repelling crayfish, and million-yuan hot pot—it’s Viral Week
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Viral Week Ep. 198
Octopus revenge, hot toothpaste, helicopter dads, and gaming for peace—it’s Viral Week
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Gaokao Superstitions
Purple buttocks? Qipao-wearing? Anxious test-takers and parents have many rituals for the big day
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China’s Dream Schools
As another year’s gaokao season starts, here are China’s most searched universities online
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