The Gaokao exam amplifies and enhances existing economic inequalities in Chinese society.

“it it enhances and amplifies the existing inequalities in in Chinese society.”

The Gaokao exam disproportionately disadvantages students from rural and inland provinces in China.

“if you live in a far-flung part of rural China or in an inland province, you're much less likely to be able to access the allocations to the top universities.”