What Is Gaokao? The High-Stakes Exam That Puts China On Pause
Last Updated:June 13, 2026, 5:53 PM IST According to the Chinese Ministry of Education, this year, around 12.9 million candidates across China registered for the Gaokao According to the Chinese Ministry of Education, this year, around 12.9 million candidates across China registered for the Gaokao | Image: AFP Factories halted operations. Roads were vacated. And…