China busts cheating scams ahead of college exam

International Students
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<p>"China's Education Ministry says police have detained 62 people for selling wireless headphones, two-way radios and other electronic devices to cheat on this week's nationwide college entrance exam.</p>

<p>The ministry said in an announcement Sunday the detentions are intended to protect the exam's integrity. More than 9 million high school students are to take the test Tuesday and Wednesday.</p>

<p>In a society where many people see connections as crucial to getting ahead, the entrance exam is defended as meritocratic, giving everybody a chance of attending university."</p>

<p>I'm trying to picture someone using a two-way radio to cheat during an exam. </p>

<p>The</a> Associated Press: China busts cheating scams ahead of college exam</p>

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<p>wow, high-tech cheating…</p>

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<p>This is very interesting! Just think how much co-ordination this cheating ring must have taken, I wonder if they had support from administration or other adults?</p>