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Beijing
The annual university entrance exam in Shanghai has been postponed by a month against the backdrop of an ongoing coronavirus lockdown.
Vice Mayor Chen Qun announced at a press conference on Saturday that more than 50,000 would now take the three-day test marathon in early July. The so-called “Gaokao” is considered the most important exam in the life of every Chinese person, as it significantly determines one’s career path.
The announcement has dashed hopes that everyday life in China’s most important economic metropolis will soon return to normal. Although the authorities in Shanghai have been recording falling infection figures for more than a week, the government recently warned against premature negligence in the fight against the virus.
China continues to pursue a strict zero-Covid strategy, which is being severely tested in light of the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.
The lockdown in Shanghai has been going on for more than six weeks.
Even though strict curfews for some residents have been eased since then, several million people are still locked up in their homes.
Recently, individual housing estates and underground stations in Beijing were also sealed off due to rising infection figures.
Although there has been strong criticism of the strict measures, the Chinese government recently made it clear that it will stick to its zero-Covid policy.
Beijing
The annual university entrance exam in Shanghai has been postponed by a month against the backdrop of an ongoing coronavirus lockdown.
Vice Mayor Chen Qun announced at a press conference on Saturday that more than 50,000 would now take the three-day test marathon in early July. The so-called “Gaokao” is considered the most important exam in the life of every Chinese person, as it significantly determines one’s career path.
The announcement has dashed hopes that everyday life in China’s most important economic metropolis will soon return to normal. Although the authorities in Shanghai have been recording falling infection figures for more than a week, the government recently warned against premature negligence in the fight against the virus.
China continues to pursue a strict zero-Covid strategy, which is being severely tested in light of the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.
The lockdown in Shanghai has been going on for more than six weeks.
Even though strict curfews for some residents have been eased since then, several million people are still locked up in their homes.
Recently, individual housing estates and underground stations in Beijing were also sealed off due to rising infection figures.
Although there has been strong criticism of the strict measures, the Chinese government recently made it clear that it will stick to its zero-Covid policy.
