Education

12.9 mln Chinese take 2026 college entrance exam to chase dreams, rewrite life paths

12.9 mln Chinese take 2026 college entrance exam to chase dreams, rewrite life paths

Some 12.9 million people across China sat for the annual college entrance exam, or gaokao, on Sunday, a pivotal milestone for generations of young Chinese. The figure, in sharp contrast to 5.7 million at the exam's reinstatement 49 years ago, marks a slight drop from last year's 13.35 million participants. The test will last two to four days, depending on the subjects chosen.

The 'Treaty of Mountains and Seas' between the classrooms in Lhasa and Beijing

The 'Treaty of Mountains and Seas' between the classrooms in Lhasa and Beijing

On May 22, teachers and students from Lhasa Beijing Experimental Middle School, Beijing Ritan Middle School, and Beijing No.5 Experimental School transcended geographical distances. Through high-definition screens, they interacted in real time, attended classes together, and engaged in collaborative discussions.

Students from Xizang’s Cona go on a study tour to Beijing

Students from Xizang’s Cona go on a study tour to Beijing

Recently, 48 teenagers from Cona City of Xizang Autonomous Region, headed on a study tour to Beijing, the national capital. They visited Tiananmen Square, the Great Wall, the Palace Museum, Tsinghua University and other landmarks, experiencing the grandeur and profound cultural heritage of the motherland.

Xizang education leaps forward with talent support initiatives

Xizang education leaps forward with talent support initiatives

Over the past three decades, with strong leadership from the central government and robust support from people across the nation and sister provinces and cities, the Xizang autonomous region has embarked on a new era of modernizing its education system.

Xizang education leaps forward with talent support initiatives

Xizang education leaps forward with talent support initiatives

Over the past three decades, with strong leadership from the central government and robust support from people across the nation and sister provinces and cities, the Xizang autonomous region has embarked on a new era of modernizing its education system.

Inheritance of traditional Tibetan musical instrument Zhanian

Inheritance of traditional Tibetan musical instrument Zhanian

Zhanian, a stringed instrument, is widely used in singing performance in Xizang. In the Tibetan language, Zhanian is a word meaning melodious sound. Its making has a long history and the making technique was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2014.

Xizang 60th Anniversary | More than words

Xizang 60th Anniversary | More than words

Developments in bilingual education, ancient text research and modern technology are enabling young people in Xizang Autonomous Region to preserve and promote their language and culture in and beyond the Tibetan Plateau.