Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights a decline in the number of high school entrance exam (Gaokao) candidates in 2023, marking the first drop since 2017, with a total of 13.35 million candidates, down by 70,000 from the previous year [1] - The number of candidates for the 2023 Gaokao is 12.91 million, with 4.871 million admitted to undergraduate institutions and 5.551 million to vocational colleges [1] - The gap between the number of Gaokao candidates and the enrollment numbers for undergraduate and vocational colleges has widened significantly from 767,000 in 2021 to 2.731 million in 2024, indicating a growing disparity in educational opportunities [4][6] Group 2 - The expansion of vocational college enrollment has slowed down after a significant increase from 2019 to 2021, where the number of vocational college admissions surged from approximately 3.6 million to 5.526 million [5][6] - The government initiated a large-scale expansion of vocational colleges in 2019, which was a strategic decision to address structural unemployment and support economic transformation [5] - The ratio of students to teachers in vocational colleges has increased from 22.8 in 2018 to over 26 in 2023, indicating a growing emphasis on vocational education [5] Group 3 - In 2023, Henan province has the highest number of vocational school students at 1.12 million, while its regular high school enrollment is 2.623 million, reflecting a strong emphasis on vocational education [8] - The number of regular high schools in Henan is 174, the highest in the country, but only 34.5% of these are undergraduate institutions [7] - The enrollment ratio of regular high schools to vocational schools has increased from 57.6% in 2020 to 64.3% in 2024, indicating a trend towards more students entering regular high schools [13] Group 4 - The disparity in the development of regular high schools and vocational schools is evident, with the number of vocational schools decreasing significantly from over 14,000 in 2009 to 7,085 in 2023 [13] - The investment in vocational education varies significantly across provinces, with some regions like Beijing having a much lower student-to-teacher ratio compared to others like Hainan and Guizhou [14] - The educational focus in eastern regions tends to prioritize regular high school education, while in central and western regions, there is a more balanced approach towards vocational education [14]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights a decrease in the number of candidates for the 2025 national college entrance examination (Gaokao), with 13.35 million applicants, a reduction of 70,000 from the previous year, marking the first decline since 2016 [1] - In 2024, the number of Gaokao applicants was 13.42 million, with a record high of 10.689 million college admissions [1] - The article discusses the educational background of fund managers, indicating that out of approximately 3,850 fund managers, 3,842 disclosed their educational qualifications, with 87.45% holding a master's degree [1] Group 2 - The article identifies the top five universities producing fund managers: Peking University (208), Fudan University (179), Tsinghua University (174), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (135), and Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (122) [1] - Additionally, several other universities, including Renmin University of China, Nankai University, and Central University of Finance and Economics, have contributed over 30 fund managers each to the industry [1] - The Chinese Academy of Sciences is also noted for supplying nearly 30 graduates who have become fund managers [1]