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University of Iceland School of Humanities Chinese Studies The Imperial Examinations of Modern China The relationship between the history of education in China and the modern Chinese education system. BA-thesis in Chinese Studies Hannes Björn Hafsteinsson Kt.: 210792-3419 Instructor: Geir Sigurðsson September 2016 1 2 Summary In this essay I will examine the Chinese education system, with a focus on Gaokao 高考, The National Higher Education Entrance Examination System of China. The history of China’s education system is a long one and in order to give insight into the social and political importance of Gaokao and education in China I will relate to its historical predecessor, which is the Keju 科举, also known as the Imperial Examination System of imperial China. My goal in writing this paper is to explore the similarities between the Gaokao system of modern China and its historical counterpart, the Keju system. I will consider both the merits and flaws of these two systems and what relevance it has for the education system of China today. 3 Ind