BEIJING -- The Chinese government's tighter regulations on academic tutoring has fueled a cottage industry of sports-centered classes that have captured demand from exam-focused parents.
Greater emphasis on fitness in entrance exams drives trend
Middle school students attend physical education class in Sichuan Province in 2020. Chinese schools have been placing a greater focus on athleticism in recent years. © Reuters
BEIJING -- The Chinese government's tighter regulations on academic tutoring has fueled a cottage industry of sports-centered classes that have captured demand from exam-focused parents.