This document provides information about Chinese schools and culture. It discusses the large population of Shanghai, China, and provides some basic Mandarin phrases like greetings. The Chinese New Year is described, including traditions celebrated on different days. The rigorous national university entrance exam is also summarized, which is taken annually and covers subjects like Chinese, math, English, physics and chemistry. A sample class schedule for a Chinese high school is given, showing a full day of classes from 7:45am to 5:00pm, as well as after school activities and military training some students participate in.