Female candidates taking China's gaokao exam are facing increasing attention online regarding the challenge of having their periods overlap with the test dates. An estimated 30% of female candidates may experience this, leading some to seek contraceptives or folk remedies to postpone their periods.
AI-generated videos, some using deepfakes of deceased educators, are spreading 'prediction' content for China's 2026 college entrance exam essays, causing anxiety among students and parents. The Ministry of Education warns against such tactics, emphasizing the exam's focus on critical thinking over rote memorization.
Chinese authorities debunked several online rumors including a flood breaking a bridge in Hubei, a fire in Anhui, misinterpretations of new driving rules, online bullying of a village official, and college entrance exam scams. Perpetrators in most cases faced administrative penalties.
