China's national college entrance exam ends in some regions

A parent presents a hada to a student after the exam at a national college entrance examination site in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 9, 2025. China's national college entrance exam, also known as the gaokao, began on June 7 this year. The exam in some regions has ended on Monday. (Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida)

Students take a bus to leave after the exam at a national college entrance examination site in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 9, 2025. China's national college entrance exam, also known as the gaokao, began on June 7 this year. The exam in some regions has ended on Monday. (Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida)

Students celebrate after the exam at a national college entrance examination site in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 9, 2025. China's national college entrance exam, also known as the gaokao, began on June 7 this year. The exam in some regions has ended on Monday. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

Students take a bus to leave after the exam at a national college entrance examination site in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 9, 2025. China's national college entrance exam, also known as the gaokao, began on June 7 this year. The exam in some regions has ended on Monday. (Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida)

Students take a bus to leave after the exam at a national college entrance examination site in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 9, 2025. China's national college entrance exam, also known as the gaokao, began on June 7 this year. The exam in some regions has ended on Monday. (Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida)

Students celebrate after the exam at a national college entrance examination site in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 9, 2025. China's national college entrance exam, also known as the gaokao, began on June 7 this year. The exam in some regions has ended on Monday. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

A family member presents flowers to a student after the exam at a national college entrance examination site in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 9, 2025. China's national college entrance exam, also known as the gaokao, began on June 7 this year. The exam in some regions has ended on Monday. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

A parent (1st R) welcomes her daughter after the exam at a national college entrance examination site in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 9, 2025. China's national college entrance exam, also known as the gaokao, began on June 7 this year. The exam in some regions has ended on Monday. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

Students celebrate after the exam at a national college entrance examination site in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 9, 2025. China's national college entrance exam, also known as the gaokao, began on June 7 this year. The exam in some regions has ended on Monday. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

Parents celebrate for their son (1st R) after the exam at a national college entrance examination site in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 9, 2025. China's national college entrance exam, also known as the gaokao, began on June 7 this year. The exam in some regions has ended on Monday. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

Students walk out of a national college entrance examination site in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 9, 2025. China's national college entrance exam, also known as the gaokao, began on June 7 this year. The exam in some regions has ended on Monday. (Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida)

Students run out of a national college entrance examination site in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 9, 2025. China's national college entrance exam, also known as the gaokao, began on June 7 this year. The exam in some regions has ended on Monday. (Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida)

A student takes selfies with family members at a national college entrance examination site in Shijiazhuang City, north China's Hebei Province, June 9, 2025. China's national college entrance exam, also known as the gaokao, began on June 7 this year. The exam in some regions has ended on Monday. (Photo by Liang Zidong/Xinhua)

Students and family members walk out a national college entrance examination site in Xi'an City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, June 9, 2025. China's national college entrance exam, also known as the gaokao, began on June 7 this year. The exam in some regions has ended on Monday. (Xinhua/Zou Jingyi)

Students run out of a national college entrance examination site in Changsha City, central China's Hunan Province, June 9, 2025. China's national college entrance exam, also known as the gaokao, began on June 7 this year. The exam in some regions has ended on Monday. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

A student runs out of a national college entrance examination site in Shijiazhuang City, north China's Hebei Province, June 9, 2025. China's national college entrance exam, also known as the gaokao, began on June 7 this year. The exam in some regions has ended on Monday. (Photo by Li Mingfa/Xinhua)

Students walk out a national college entrance examination site in Kunming City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 9, 2025. China's national college entrance exam, also known as the gaokao, began on June 7 this year. The exam in some regions has ended on Monday. (Photo by Hao Yaxin/Xinhua)

Students walk out a national college entrance examination site in Xinghua City, east China's Jiangsu Province, June 9, 2025. China's national college entrance exam, also known as the gaokao, began on June 7 this year. The exam in some regions has ended on Monday. (Photo by Zhou Shegen/Xinhua)

A student receives flowers after the exam at a national college entrance examination site in Qinhuangdao City, north China's Hebei Province, June 9, 2025. China's national college entrance exam, also known as the gaokao, began on June 7 this year. The exam in some regions has ended on Monday. (Photo by Cao Jianxiong/Xinhua)

Students run out of a national college entrance examination site in Qinhuangdao City, north China's Hebei Province, June 9, 2025. China's national college entrance exam, also known as the gaokao, began on June 7 this year. The exam in some regions has ended on Monday. (Photo by Cao Jianxiong/Xinhua)

Students run out of a national college entrance examination site in Changsha City, central China's Hunan Province, June 9, 2025. China's national college entrance exam, also known as the gaokao, began on June 7 this year. The exam in some regions has ended on Monday. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

Students run out of a national college entrance examination site in Suining City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 9, 2025. China's national college entrance exam, also known as the gaokao, began on June 7 this year. The exam in some regions has ended on Monday. (Photo by Liu Changsong/Xinhua)

A family member kisses a student after the exam at a national college entrance examination site in Yangzhou City, east China's Jiangsu Province, June 9, 2025. China's national college entrance exam, also known as the gaokao, began on June 7 this year. The exam in some regions has ended on Monday. (Photo by Meng Delong/Xinhua)

A student receives flowers after the exam at a national college entrance examination site in Tengchong City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 9, 2025. China's national college entrance exam, also known as the gaokao, began on June 7 this year. The exam in some regions has ended on Monday. (Photo by Gong Zujin/Xinhua)