Dear readers,
At this very moment, 13.42 million Chinese students are partaking in one of the most important events that could change their life trajectories– the Gaokao, or the national college entrance examination. Even Chang'e 6, which recently landed on the far side of the Moon, sent blessings to the students, wishing them "蟾宫折桂,都能高中" (we'll explain that later). The probe’s appearance in the Gaokao essay prompt stands as a perfect testament to the country’s longstanding pursuit of cultural continuity.
Once again, we’ll walk you through trending topics in China this week, as well as the vibrant discussions surrounding them.
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