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Zhongkao has been part of the Chinese education system
for as long as many of us can remember.
It is the high school entrance exam,
often seen as the second most important exam here in China
after the Gaokao.
But now, some Chinese cities and counties are considering scrapping it,
allowing students to move straight into senior high school.
Could this ease the pressure on students,
and are students and schools ready for such a big change?
Coming to you from our studios here in Beijing,
this is Round Table.
I'm Feifei.
And for today's discussion,
I'm joined by Yushan and Yushun.
First.
Some schools in China are experimenting with a 12-year integrated education system,
meaning allowing students to move from primary school straight to senior highs
without the usual entrance exam at the middle school stage,