For years, China’s high school entrance exam has been a crucible — a grueling, high-stakes test that can dictate a student’s future. But in Beijing, the pressure may be shifting.
On June 24, the city unveiled a streamlined version of the exam, slashing the number of scored subjects from 10 to six. History, geography, chemistry, and biology will no longer count toward the final tally, reducing the maximum score from 670 to 510. The move is part of a broader national effort to dial back academic stress — but the question remains: Will it really lighten the load, or just redistribute the weight?
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