Cheating Methods in Chinese Exams

In the 1700s, Chinese students employed inventive cheating tactics, including the rental of specialized undergarments that had answers inscribed on them. These 'cribbing garments' were designed to be hidden during rigorous civil service exams, which had a long-standing history of being extremely challenging. Students often took elaborate measures to smuggle answers, including sewing scripts into their clothing. The lengths that students went to demonstrate their ingenuity in the face of strict examination protocols highlights a fascinating historical aspect of educational pressure in China.