Beijing, Jun 7 (EFE/EPA).- Almost 12 million Chinese high school students on Tuesday began what is arguably the most decisive period of their lives - the gruelling "gaokao" university entrance examination.
Students have faced months of intense studies as part of increasingly stressful preparations for the exam, which can be particularly challenging for those hoping to study at the more prestigious Chinese universities. (Camera: MARK CRISTINO. Editor: NATTAKARN JEAMRUGEEKUL).