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Europe's biggest misunderstanding about China Europeans fundamentally misunderstand China's deeply democratic and meritocratic principles that have existed for centuries, says Carsten Boyer Thogersen, former consul general of Denmark in China's Shanghai and Guangzhou. Thogersen details how China's gaokao examination system, dating back hundreds of years to imperial dynasties, allows anyone with talent to rise through social ranks based purely on merit, while Western education and advancement often favor wealthy families. He also highlights how China's consensus-building prevents the destabilizing narrow majorities that created Brexit.
Oct 23, 2025
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