The annual college entrance exam is fast approaching, and thousands of students will pass through this “trial” to pursue their dreams and aspirations. In the winter of 1977, China reopened the “gates” of the college entrance exam after an 11-year hiatus. Since then, this annual “grand event” that captures the nation’s attention has spanned 43 years, intertwined with the collective memories of different generations.
Looking back at the long history of the Gaokao: in 1986, passing the exam meant securing a “iron rice bowl” and becoming part of China’s first wave of the newly wealthy; the expansion of university enrollment in 1999 was a landmark event in Chinese educational history, with some gaining admission while others faced regrets in their youth; in 2003, Jiangsu Province implemented the new “3+1+1” model, and some saw their dreams shattered by the most difficult math exam in history;2006 marked the 30th anniversary of the Gaokao’s reinstatement; that year, every student in the neighboring class was admitted to university, and the admission rate saw a significant surge; in 2008, the Wenchuan Earthquake struck, leaving some too afraid to return home, forcing them to study and take exams in open areas or public squares; in 2020, the sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted and then reestablished the usual academic routine, leading to a nationwide postponement of the Gaokao to July 7–8.
This was not the first time the Gaokao had been postponed. In 1983, the first year of high school reform, the exam was delayed to July 15–17 due to the introduction of a preliminary exam.
In 2003, to address such issues, the Ministry of Education decided to move the Gaokao forward by one month, fixing the dates to June 7–8 to avoid the peak of summer heat. That same year, due to the SARS outbreak, candidates were required to have their temperatures taken before entering the exam halls.
The situation in 2020 bears some resemblance to that of 2003, with the only difference being that the pandemic occurred later. It is recommended that candidates wear masks when entering the exam hall, undergo temperature checks, and take precautions against heatstroke.
This year’s examinees should not feel unduly pressured; in fact, this extended waiting period is intended to ensure that the vast number of students can perform at their best when the time comes.
However, every college entrance exam season brings out some older professionals who “talk the talk but don’t walk the walk.” “All-around” investment promotion professionals have never shied away from challenges. To attract top-tier companies and secure high-quality projects, you must stay informed about industry trends. That’s why GuChuan United has carefully crafted a special “Investment Promotion Professional Exam” for you. Come see how many points you can score!(P.S.: A score of 60 or above is passing. Those scoring below 60, please voluntarily work overtime tonight. The top 30 scorers will be invited to join the Guchuan United Investment Promotion Elite Group, where instructors will periodically share top-secret investment promotion techniques. Additionally, high-performing students will receive a mystery gift!)
From an investment promotion professional’s perspective: the twelve years of hard work, the books you’ve read, the pens you’ve used, the notebooks you’ve filled, the exams you’ve completed, and all the effort you’ve put in—none of it has been in vain.For instance, during investment promotion presentations, a strong foundation in Chinese language skills makes our communication and expression more solid; during project negotiations, the math problems we’ve solved help us develop sophisticated logical thinking; and the English vocabulary we’ve memorized day and night allows us to shine when negotiating with foreign clients—because the end of this journey is a beautiful future worth striving for.
Of course, becoming an outstanding investment promotion professional requires far more than this. A professional must not only master financial management knowledge, independent foreign language skills, and relevant laws and policies, but also continuously improve business management capabilities and sensitivity to emerging industries through practical experience.Although the journey is arduous, GuChuan United is here to support you with a range of products and services—including commissioned investment promotion, hands-on training, a cloud-based investment management platform, organization of investment promotion events, brand marketing services, and investment consulting—to ensure you achieve a successful outcome.
In closing: The investment promotion industry offers vast prospects, yet currently faces a talent shortage of nearly 200,000 professionals. Students interested in pursuing a career in investment promotion may wish to explore the Investment Promotion Experimental Class at Tianjin University of Commerce (the nation’s first four-year undergraduate program dedicated to this field). Through this university-industry partnership, Guichuan United will leverage its extensive practical experience to provide students with hands-on opportunities, helping to cultivate the next generation of talent for the industry.
The college entrance exam does not entirely determine one’s destiny, but there is good reason to believe it can influence a person’s future direction to some extent. The exam also marks a new starting point in life—a launchpad from which to embark on the next journey. Having chosen a distant horizon, one must press on regardless of the storms along the way.
