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Hello, welcome to Roundtable,
where we serve up piping hot debates on the issues that sizzle in China and beyond.
I'm neohenglin.
China's top universities are making more room, more seats, more students, more opportunities.
Or is it more pressure as well?
If getting into a top tier school just got slightly easier,
what does that mean for students, parents and the job market?
Let's unpack the numbers, the reasons, and the real impact of this expansion.
For today's show, I'm joined by Ding Heng and Steve Hatherley.
Now grab your virtual compass and follow us to the heart of the discussion.
If you've ever dreamed of getting into Tsinghua University or Peking University,
but felt like your chances were about the same as winning the lottery, well, congratulations.
The odds just improved slightly.
But before you start celebrating, let's break down why the country's top universities are expending.
Who really benefits,
and whether this is an academic golden ticket or just a game of musical chairs with more players.
So exactly what is happening?
Who is expending and what are they focusing on?