Zhejiang University officials turn graduates’ tassels during the Hangzhou-based university’s commencement ceremony in June 2014. Photo: Xinhua Zhejiang University officials turn graduates’ tassels during the Hangzhou-based university’s commencement ceremony in June 2014. Photo: Xinhua
Zhejiang University officials turn graduates’ tassels during the Hangzhou-based university’s commencement ceremony in June 2014. Photo: Xinhua
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Retaking the test: can China’s universities secure ‘world-class’ status at third attempt in two decades?

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Alice Yan
Alice Yan

Updated: 11:17pm, 28 Aug, 2016

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Zhejiang University officials turn graduates’ tassels during the Hangzhou-based university’s commencement ceremony in June 2014. Photo: Xinhua Zhejiang University officials turn graduates’ tassels during the Hangzhou-based university’s commencement ceremony in June 2014. Photo: Xinhua
Zhejiang University officials turn graduates’ tassels during the Hangzhou-based university’s commencement ceremony in June 2014. Photo: Xinhua
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