Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

A teacher grades exam papers at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 24, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil servants, ful

Gaokao in Chongqing

Gaokao in Chongqing

The picture shows the students taking the college entrance examination leaving the examination site in an orderly manner after the first day of the exam in Chongqing, China on June 7, 2025,

Gaokao in Chongqing

Gaokao in Chongqing

The picture shows the students taking the college entrance examination leaving the examination site in an orderly manner after the first day of the exam in Chongqing, China on June 7, 2025,

Gaokao in Chongqing

Gaokao in Chongqing

The picture shows the students taking the college entrance examination leaving the examination site in an orderly manner after the first day of the exam in Chongqing, China on June 7, 2025,

Gaokao in Chongqing

Gaokao in Chongqing

The picture shows the students taking the college entrance examination leaving the examination site in an orderly manner after the first day of the exam in Chongqing, China on June 7, 2025,

Gaokao in Chongqing

Gaokao in Chongqing

The picture shows the students taking the college entrance examination leaving the examination site in an orderly manner after the first day of the exam in Chongqing, China on June 7, 2025,

Gaokao in Chongqing

Gaokao in Chongqing

The picture shows the students taking the college entrance examination leaving the examination site in an orderly manner after the first day of the exam in Chongqing, China on June 7, 2025,

Gaokao in Chongqing

Gaokao in Chongqing

The picture shows the students taking the college entrance examination leaving the examination site in an orderly manner after the first day of the exam in Chongqing, China on June 7, 2025,

Gaokao in Chongqing

Gaokao in Chongqing

The picture shows the students taking the college entrance examination leaving the examination site in an orderly manner after the first day of the exam in Chongqing, China on June 7, 2025,

Gaokao in Chongqing

Gaokao in Chongqing

The picture shows the students taking the college entrance examination leaving the examination site in an orderly manner after the first day of the exam in Chongqing, China on June 7, 2025,

Gaokao in Chongqing

Gaokao in Chongqing

The picture shows the students taking the college entrance examination leaving the examination site in an orderly manner after the first day of the exam in Chongqing, China on June 7, 2025,

Gaokao in Chongqing

Gaokao in Chongqing

The picture shows the students taking the college entrance examination leaving the examination site in an orderly manner after the first day of the exam in Chongqing, China on June 7, 2025,

Gaokao in Chongqing

Gaokao in Chongqing

The picture shows the students taking the college entrance examination leaving the examination site in an orderly manner after the first day of the exam in Chongqing, China on June 7, 2025,

Gaokao in Chongqing

Gaokao in Chongqing

The picture shows the students taking the college entrance examination leaving the examination site in an orderly manner after the first day of the exam in Chongqing, China on June 7, 2025,

National Final Exam While Fasting in Ramadan - Indonesia

National Final Exam While Fasting in Ramadan - Indonesia

Muslim students are seen resting before attending into the first Friday worship of the holy month of Ramadan 1445 Hijriah at the Ar-Raudhatul Hasanah Islamic Boarding School Mosque in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 14, 2024. The A-Raudhatul Hasanah Islamic Boarding School currently accommodates 3,565 male and female students, some of whom are taking exams. "The national final exam is going within fasting times in the holy Month of Ramadan," said one of the Islamic boarding school teachers, Solihin Adin. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Final Exam While Fasting in Ramadan - Indonesia

National Final Exam While Fasting in Ramadan - Indonesia

Muslim students are seen resting before attending into the first Friday worship of the holy month of Ramadan 1445 Hijriah at the Ar-Raudhatul Hasanah Islamic Boarding School Mosque in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 14, 2024. The A-Raudhatul Hasanah Islamic Boarding School currently accommodates 3,565 male and female students, some of whom are taking exams. "The national final exam is going within fasting times in the holy Month of Ramadan," said one of the Islamic boarding school teachers, Solihin Adin. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Final Exam While Fasting in Ramadan - Indonesia

National Final Exam While Fasting in Ramadan - Indonesia

Muslim students are seen purifying with water to attend the first Friday worship of the holy month of Ramadan 1445 Hijriah at the Ar-Raudhatul Hasanah Islamic Boarding School Mosque in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 14, 2024. The A-Raudhatul Hasanah Islamic Boarding School currently accommodates 3,565 male and female students, some of whom are taking exams. "The national final exam is going within fasting times in the holy Month of Ramadan," said one of the Islamic boarding school teachers, Solihin Adin. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Final Exam While Fasting in Ramadan - Indonesia

National Final Exam While Fasting in Ramadan - Indonesia

Muslim students are seen during the Muslim funeral prayer procession in the first Friday worship of the holy month of Ramadan 1445 Hijriah at the Ar-Raudhatul Hasanah Islamic Boarding School Mosque in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 14 2024. The A-Raudhatul Hasanah Islamic Boarding School currently accommodates 3,565 male and female students, some of whom are taking exams. "The national final exam is going within fasting times in the holy Month of Ramadan," said one of the Islamic boarding school teachers, Solihin Adin. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Final Exam While Fasting in Ramadan - Indonesia

National Final Exam While Fasting in Ramadan - Indonesia

Muslim students are seen during the Muslim funeral prayer procession in the first Friday worship of the holy month of Ramadan 1445 Hijriah at the Ar-Raudhatul Hasanah Islamic Boarding School Mosque in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 14 2024. The A-Raudhatul Hasanah Islamic Boarding School currently accommodates 3,565 male and female students, some of whom are taking exams. "The national final exam is going within fasting times in the holy Month of Ramadan," said one of the Islamic boarding school teachers, Solihin Adin. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Final Exam While Fasting in Ramadan - Indonesia

National Final Exam While Fasting in Ramadan - Indonesia

Muslim students are seen during the Muslim funeral prayer procession in the first Friday worship of the holy month of Ramadan 1445 Hijriah at the Ar-Raudhatul Hasanah Islamic Boarding School Mosque in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 14 2024. The A-Raudhatul Hasanah Islamic Boarding School currently accommodates 3,565 male and female students, some of whom are taking exams. "The national final exam is going within fasting times in the holy Month of Ramadan," said one of the Islamic boarding school teachers, Solihin Adin. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Final Exam While Fasting in Ramadan - Indonesia

National Final Exam While Fasting in Ramadan - Indonesia

Muslim students are seen during the Muslim funeral prayer procession in the first Friday worship of the holy month of Ramadan 1445 Hijriah at the Ar-Raudhatul Hasanah Islamic Boarding School Mosque in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 14 2024. The A-Raudhatul Hasanah Islamic Boarding School currently accommodates 3,565 male and female students, some of whom are taking exams. "The national final exam is going within fasting times in the holy Month of Ramadan," said one of the Islamic boarding school teachers, Solihin Adin. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Final Exam While Fasting in Ramadan - Indonesia

National Final Exam While Fasting in Ramadan - Indonesia

Muslim students are seen hearing the Sermon in the first Friday worship of the holy month of Ramadan 1445 Hijriah at the Ar-Raudhatul Hasanah Islamic Boarding School Mosque in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 14, 2024. The A-Raudhatul Hasanah Islamic Boarding School currently accommodates 3,565 male and female students, some of whom are taking exams. "The national final exam is going within fasting times in the holy Month of Ramadan," said one of the Islamic boarding school teachers, Solihin Adin. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Final Exam While Fasting in Ramadan - Indonesia

National Final Exam While Fasting in Ramadan - Indonesia

Muslim students are seen during the Muslim funeral prayer procession in the first Friday worship of the holy month of Ramadan 1445 Hijriah at the Ar-Raudhatul Hasanah Islamic Boarding School Mosque in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 14 2024. The A-Raudhatul Hasanah Islamic Boarding School currently accommodates 3,565 male and female students, some of whom are taking exams. "The national final exam is going within fasting times in the holy Month of Ramadan," said one of the Islamic boarding school teachers, Solihin Adin. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Final Exam While Fasting in Ramadan - Indonesia

National Final Exam While Fasting in Ramadan - Indonesia

Muslim students are seen during the Muslim funeral prayer procession in the first Friday worship of the holy month of Ramadan 1445 Hijriah at the Ar-Raudhatul Hasanah Islamic Boarding School Mosque in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 14 2024. The A-Raudhatul Hasanah Islamic Boarding School currently accommodates 3,565 male and female students, some of whom are taking exams. "The national final exam is going within fasting times in the holy Month of Ramadan," said one of the Islamic boarding school teachers, Solihin Adin. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Final Exam While Fasting in Ramadan - Indonesia

National Final Exam While Fasting in Ramadan - Indonesia

Muslim students are seen hearing the Sermon in the first Friday worship of the holy month of Ramadan 1445 Hijriah at the Ar-Raudhatul Hasanah Islamic Boarding School Mosque in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 14, 2024. The A-Raudhatul Hasanah Islamic Boarding School currently accommodates 3,565 male and female students, some of whom are taking exams. "The national final exam is going within fasting times in the holy Month of Ramadan," said one of the Islamic boarding school teachers, Solihin Adin. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Final Exam While Fasting in Ramadan - Indonesia

National Final Exam While Fasting in Ramadan - Indonesia

Muslim students are seen hearing the Sermon in the first Friday worship of the holy month of Ramadan 1445 Hijriah at the Ar-Raudhatul Hasanah Islamic Boarding School Mosque in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 14, 2024. The A-Raudhatul Hasanah Islamic Boarding School currently accommodates 3,565 male and female students, some of whom are taking exams. "The national final exam is going within fasting times in the holy Month of Ramadan," said one of the Islamic boarding school teachers, Solihin Adin. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

Over 120,000 students sit for matriculation exam in Myanmar

STORY: Over 120,000 students sit for matriculation exam in Myanmar SHOOTING TIME: March 11, 2024 DATELINE: March 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:36 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of Yangon's exam centers for the exam 2. various of students preparing for the matriculation exam STORYLINE: A total of 128,801 students sat for the nationwide matriculation examination of Myanmar on Monday, the first day of the exam for the academic year 2023-24, the official television channel MRTV reported on Monday. The figure represents 87.9 percent of the students who had registered for the nationwide matric exam, the media report said, adding that 146,523 students had registered for the exam. Of them, 8,428 students sat at 47 exam centers in the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area, the media report said. The exam was held at a total of 841 exam centers, including 830 exam centers across the country and 11 overseas exam centers, it said. The total number of students who sat for the exam this year

XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-CHINA NEWS

XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-CHINA NEWS

(240105) -- BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Guimei (L), principal of the Huaping Senior High School for Girls, is seen on a returning bus with students as they have concluded the first day of the college entrance exam in Lijiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

First Day Of Maturity Exams In Italy

First Day Of Maturity Exams In Italy

Italian Maturity exams (for the secondary school exit exam), first day of written tests, Cattaneo technical institute in Piazza Vetra, in Milan, Italy, on June 21, 2023. Editorial Usage Only. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Day Of Maturity Exams In Italy

First Day Of Maturity Exams In Italy

Italian Maturity exams (for the secondary school exit exam), first day of written tests, Cattaneo technical institute in Piazza Vetra, in Milan, Italy, on June 21, 2023. Editorial Usage Only. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Day Of Maturity Exams In Italy

First Day Of Maturity Exams In Italy

Italian Maturity exams (for the secondary school exit exam), first day of written tests, Cattaneo technical institute in Piazza Vetra, in Milan, Italy, on June 21, 2023. Editorial Usage Only. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Day Of Maturity Exams In Italy

First Day Of Maturity Exams In Italy

Italian Maturity exams (for the secondary school exit exam), first day of written tests, Cattaneo technical institute in Piazza Vetra, in Milan, Italy, on June 21, 2023. Editorial Usage Only. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Day Of Maturity Exams In Italy

First Day Of Maturity Exams In Italy

Italian Maturity exams (for the secondary school exit exam), first day of written tests, Cattaneo technical institute in Piazza Vetra, in Milan, Italy, on June 21, 2023. Editorial Usage Only. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

University entrance exam in China

University entrance exam in China

Students arrive at a venue in Beijing for China's "gaokao" nationwide college entrance examination on its first day on June 7, 2023.

University entrance exam in China

University entrance exam in China

Students leave after finishing the first day of China's "gaokao" nationwide college entrance examination in Beijing on June 7, 2023.

Record 13 mln Chinese take college entrance exam

STORY: Record 13 mln Chinese take college entrance exam DATELINE: June 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of exam sites in China STORYLINE: This year's college entrance exam in China, also known as the "gaokao," began on Wednesday. According to the Ministry of Education, the exact number of applicants for this year is 12.91 million, a record high since matriculation resumed in 1977. Their exams will last from two to four days, depending on their choice of subjects. The annual exam is deemed the most important event for high school graduates, as it provides an opportunity to set the direction for their future careers. This year's college entrance exam is the first one after China adjusted its COVID-19 response measures. Health and emergency response measures have been put in place for COVID-19, as well as other medical emergencies such as heat strokes and injuries. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

Iraq holds first Chinese Proficiency Test

STORY: Iraq holds first Chinese Proficiency Test DATELINE: Jan. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:06:33 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HAIDER AL-RUBAIE, Head of the Iraqi-Chinese Friendship Association 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ALAA MOHAMMED, Engineer and owner of an advertising company 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): ZAHRAA HADI, Chinese learner 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): SHAMS HAIDER, Chinese learner 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): SAJJAD AL-QAZZAZ, Teacher of the Chinese language and director of public relations at the Iraqi-Chinese Friendship Association 6. various of candidates participating in the HSK STORYLINE: The Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) was held in Baghdad on Saturday for the first time, allowing Chinese language learners in the country to take the exam without traveling outside. The test was held at the Iraqi-Chinese Friendship Association in cooperation with the Chinese Testing International Co., Ltd., with the participation of 12 students, including three women. The par

Japan opens doors for "jeans sommeliers"

Japan opens doors for "jeans sommeliers"

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows the store manager of G-Star RAW Store Tokyo Shibuya arranging jeans before the shop opens on Nov. 21, 2013. A G-Star International employee took the exam for Japan's first "jeans sommeliers" certification exam earlier in the year.

3 foreigners pass Japanese national nursing exam

3 foreigners pass Japanese national nursing exam

SANJO, Japan - Yared Febrian (R) and Ria Agustina take part in a press conference in the city of Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, on March 26, 2010, after becoming the first Indonesians to pass the Japanese national nursing exam. A person from the Philippines also passed the exam that enables them to remain in Japan for a lengthy period.

3 foreigners pass Japanese national nursing exam

3 foreigners pass Japanese national nursing exam

ASHIKAGA, Japan - Lalin Ever Gammed smiles during a news conference in Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on March 26, 2010, after becoming the first Filipino to beat the language barrier and pass the Japanese national nursing exam. Two other foreign nurses, both from Indonesia, also passed the exam that enables them to remain in Japan for a long time.

Trading companies help revitalize local areas

Trading companies help revitalize local areas

TOKYO, Japan - The first exam to certify ''grain sommeliers'' is held under sponsorship of the Japan Millet Association in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Dec. 10, 2005.

10,000 take qualifying test on culture, tourism of Kyoto

10,000 take qualifying test on culture, tourism of Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - About 10,000 people take the first-ever examination to certify their knowledge of Kyoto history, culture and tourism Dec. 12. The exam, sponsored by the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is aimed at fostering human resources to preserve culture and promote tourism of the ancient Japanese capital.

Japanese chef awarded prestigious Austrian culinary title

Japanese chef awarded prestigious Austrian culinary title

VIENNA, Austria - Shingo Kanda, a Tokyo native living in Austria, takes part in a national cooking examination held at the Tirol Chamber of Commerce on May 13. The 29-year-old Japanese chef made culinary history in Austria by becoming the first non-European ever to be awarded the respected title of master cook. The examination, reputedly one of the most difficult in the world, can only be taken once in a lifetime. Those who take the exam, focused on Austrian cuisine from the Hapsburg Court.

Biannual exam held for foreign students to study in Japan

Biannual exam held for foreign students to study in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Foreign students get ready to take the first biannual test for Japanese university admissions on June 16 at Tokyo's Kokushikan University in Setagaya Ward. The Association for International Education, Japan, an education ministry affiliate, held tests for international students across Japan and abroad for the first time. The exam is aimed at evaluating Japanese language proficiency and basic academic abilities of students who want to study at Japanese universities on the undergraduate level.

Xinjiang, My home: Butcher shop owner's happy big family

STORY: Xinjiang, My home: Butcher shop owner's happy big family DATELINE: June 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Amangul's daily life STORYLINE: Amangul, a butcher shop owner in Hutubi County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has a big happy family with four children. Here's their story. My name is Amangul. I run a beef and mutton shop with my husband. Wake your dad up. Dad, time to get up! I'm up. I'm up. Kids, food is ready. How's the exam? I got the first place in school. We have four children. I am the oldest. My name is Yiblahim. I'm in sixth grade. I'm the second child in my family. My name is Abdulla. I am in grade four this year. Our youngest children are twins. They are six years old. They are in the kindergarten. After the twins went to kindergarten, we opened a beef and mutton shop downstairs. It's easier to take care of the kids, and it brings extra income to the family. Tuition and books for all our four children

10,000 take qualifying test on culture, tourism of Kyoto

10,000 take qualifying test on culture, tourism of Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - About 10,000 people take the first-ever examination to certify their knowledge of Kyoto history, culture and tourism Dec. 12. The exam, sponsored by the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is aimed at fostering human resources to preserve culture and promote tourism of the ancient Japanese capital. (Kyodo)

Japanese chef awarded prestigious Austrian culinary title

Japanese chef awarded prestigious Austrian culinary title

VIENNA, Austria - Shingo Kanda, a Tokyo native living in Austria, takes part in a national cooking examination held at the Tirol Chamber of Commerce on May 13. The 29-year-old Japanese chef made culinary history in Austria by becoming the first non-European ever to be awarded the respected title of master cook. The examination, reputedly one of the most difficult in the world, can only be taken once in a lifetime. Those who take the exam, focused on Austrian cuisine from the Hapsburg Court. (Kyodo)

Demuro, Lemaire 1st foreigners to ride full-time in Japan

Demuro, Lemaire 1st foreigners to ride full-time in Japan

File photo taken June 1, 2003, shows Mirco Demuro of Italy becoming the first foreign jockey to win the Japanese Derby. The Japan Racing Association said on Feb. 5, 2015, Demuro and Christophe Lemaire of France have passed its exam to qualify for a full-time riding license. The two jockeys are the first foreigners to qualify for JRA licenses. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Demuro, Lemaire 1st foreigners to ride full-time in Japan

Demuro, Lemaire 1st foreigners to ride full-time in Japan

Christophe Lemaire of France speaks at a press conference in Ritto, Shiga Prefecture, on Feb. 5, 2015, after a Japan Racing Association announcement that he and Mirco Demuro of Italy have passed its exam to qualify for a full-time riding license. The two jockeys are the first foreigners to qualify for JRA licenses. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Trading companies help revitalize local areas

Trading companies help revitalize local areas

TOKYO, Japan - The first exam to certify ''grain sommeliers'' is held under sponsorship of the Japan Millet Association in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Dec. 10, 2005. (Kyodo)