Daily brief
Millions of Chinese students sit for the gruelling 'gaokao' college entrance exam, with 12.9 million taking the test in 2026. The exam reflects a social ethos that values knowledge and fairness, according to state media. Wishes for success in the gaokao were widely shared.
An arts body faces criticism over a tax-free grant for a pro-China blog.
China sends a medical team to DR Congo over Ebola fears.