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Live from London | Yasheng Huang on the Origins of Modern China

On Humans

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The Keju Examination: A System of Stifled Potential

This chapter delves into the historical role and implications of China's public education system, focusing on the Keju standardized exams. It critiques how this system constrains creativity and intellectual freedom, detailing its effects on students who are conditioned to favor conformity over innovation.

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