Gaokao 2026: 12.9 Million Students Face China’s Toughest Exam Amid Growing Concerns Over Youth Employment

For millions of families across China, the annual Gaokao examination represents more than just a test—it symbolizes hope, ambition, sacrifice, and the pursuit of a better future. On Sunday, approximately 12.9 million students across the country began taking the highly competitive national university entrance examination, known as the Gaokao. Widely regarded as one of the […]

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Inequality and Job Cuts Keep Tensions High in Indonesia, Despite Government Concessions

Inequality and Job Cuts Keep Tensions High in Indonesia, Despite Government Concessions

JAKARTA, Sept 2 — The streets may be quieter today, but the unrest that shook Indonesia over the past week hasn’t truly ended — it’s only simmering below the surface. In recent days, what started as protests over lawmakers’ lavish perks turned deadly, with at least six lives lost and 20 people still unaccounted for. […]

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