China's annual national college entrance examination concludes(1/4)

Candidates pose for a photo outside an examination center in Chaoyang District, Beijing, June 10, 2025. This year's national college entrance exam, also known as the gaokao, concluded Tuesday. (Photo: China News Service/Wang Ziru)

Candidates walk out of Beijing Chen Jinglun High School, June 10, 2025. This year's national college entrance exam, also known as the gaokao, concluded Tuesday. (Photo: China News Service/Zhang Xiangyi)

A candidate speaks with his mother at the examination center of Beijing Chen Jinglun High School, June 10, 2025. This year's national college entrance exam, also known as the gaokao, concluded Tuesday. (Photo: China News Service/Chen Fangting)

Examinees receive gifts prepared by their families after walking out of the examination center at Beijing No. 2 High School, June 10, 2025. This year's national college entrance exam, also known as the gaokao, concluded Tuesday. (Photo: China News Service/Zhao Wenyu)