A yearly event that is much feared in China by millions is the country's nationwide university entrance exam, famously known as 'gaokao'. Taking the exam for the 27th time on Wednesday (Jun 7), Liang Shi, a 56-year-old self-made millionaire has been the garnering attention online for his persistent efforts to do well in what's said to be the world's toughest.
What does the National College Entrance Exam, or gaokao, mean to Chinese? Everyone has their own answer. For Liang Shi, it's the only way to realize his dream of becoming a college student, Bandao Metropolis Daily reported.
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