A FTERXIONG XUAN’ANG gained the capital’s best score in China’s university-entrance exam in 2017, he was interviewed by Beijing’s media. The son of diplomats, Mr Xiong acknowledged that his upbringing had been privileged. “All the top scorers now come from wealthy families,” he said. “It is becoming very difficult for students from rural areas to get into good universities.” His honesty drew much praise online.Listen to this storyYour browser does not support the element.Enjoy more audio and podcasts on iOS or Android.Since 1998, when China began a huge expansion of university enrolment, the number of …
