China’s Ministry of Education: College Entrance Exam to Strengthen Checks on Mobile Phones and Smart Glasses

According to the official website of the Ministry of Education, a total of 13.35 million

students have registered for the 2025 National College Entrance Examination. In

coordination with members of the Inter-Ministerial Joint Conference on National

Education Examinations, the Ministry has been focusing on careful planning, detailed

arrangements, and precise implementation.

The Ministry stated that local governments will be directed to carry out special

campaigns targeting issues such as purifying the online environment related to

exams, removing fake public accounts that spread exam-related disinformation,

cleaning up the surroundings of test centers, cracking down on the sale of cheating

devices, combating exam impersonation, and regulating exam-related training

institutions. Illegal and criminal activities related to exams will be severely punished

in accordance with the law.

The Ministry further emphasized that during the National College Entrance

Examination, entrance security checks will be strictly enforced. Smart security gates

will be upgraded, and enhanced inspections will be carried out for prohibited items

such as mobile phones, smartwatches (fitness bands), and smart glasses. The

construction of standardized exam centers will be strengthened to ensure full

coverage of radio signal shielding. Monitoring and patrolling during exams will also

be intensified, with intelligent surveillance systems actively promoted to create a

robust and secure examination environment.

Additionally, the Ministry of Education will promote integrity among students through

initiatives such as signing a " National College Entrance Examination Integrity

Pledge" and using real-life cases of violations for educational purposes. These

measures aim to guide students in forming the right values and attitudes toward

exams, encouraging them to resist cheating and uphold honesty.