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Loud support, quiet streets: Cities in China prep for gaokao

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This year's national college entrance exam in China, known as the gaokao, will take place from June 7 to 9. In Taiyuan, capital of Shanxi Province, flowers with auspicious meanings have become a popular way for parents to encourage and bless their children. Florists are working overtime to keep up with the surge in demand. Hotels near exam venues have also seen a spike in bookings. To ensure stable power, authorities are thoroughly inspecting electrical systems at exam sites. The city has also entered "silent mode" to create a quiet, focused environment for students.

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