Reported about 1 year ago
On June 22, 2024, at 2:00 AM, a high vocational school female student majoring in fashion design from Jiangsu Province, China, made it to the finals of the Alibaba Global Math Competition, astonishing Chinese social media. Despite coming from a poor rural background and lack of resources, the 17-year-old student, Jiang Ping, ranked 12th globally in the competition, being the first vocational school student and the only female among the top 30 this year. Her achievements have sparked discussions on the imbalance in China's education system. While congratulating Jiang Ping, many feel her story highlights the helplessness in the Chinese education system, particularly for those without power, wealth, or connections.
Source: YAHOO