The Dark Side of Affluence: What China's Car Gate Reveals About Education and Elitism A controversy has erupted in Dongying, Shandong province, over a local middle school's request for new students' family wealth details.
The form, which asked for parents' job titles, mobile numbers, car brand, and price, sparked outrage when shared online.
The backlash is understandable, given China's emphasis on social mobility and meritocracy in education.