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The Gaokao Phenomenon, and the CCP's Domestic and Global Market Manipulation

Jun 11, 2024
Miles Yu discusses the cultural significance of Gaokao, rising utility prices in China, and how the CCP uses aggressive subsidies to infiltrate global markets. He also explores the impact of Gaokao on Chinese youth and the implications of Chinese government manipulation of global markets.
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  • The Gaokao serves as a tool for CCP to shape youth ideology and control social mobility.
  • CCP's strategic subsidies create global monopolies and threaten economic stability.

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China's Gao Kao Exam: Cultural Significance and CCP Control

The Gao Kao, China's two-day national college entrance exam, holds immense cultural and economic importance, determining students' future paths. With a record 14.4 million candidates this year, including 4.1 million repeaters, the exam showcases the intense competition and high youth unemployment in China. The exam reflects CCP's focus on shaping the young generation's ideology and future, emphasizing collective education and family investments, while controlling social mobility and nurturing conformist behaviors.

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