A self-made Chinese millionaire named Liang Shi is making global headlines—not because he attempted China's most-dreaded exam "Gaokao" for the 27th time, but because he failed to clear it again.

'I might give up': 56-year-old Chinese millionaire fails to clear 'Gaokao' exam for the 27th time

In Pics | 13 million students take China’s ‘gaokao’ exams this year

10.7 million students are appearing for China's grueling annual entrance exam 'Gaokao'. This two-day test is notorious for pushing students to the edge. Is it the toughest in the world?

Gravitas: Gaokao | The toughest exam in the world?

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'I might give up': 56-year-old Chinese millionaire fails to clear 'Gaokao' exam for the 27th time

In Pics | 13 million students take China’s ‘gaokao’ exams this year

Gravitas: Gaokao | The toughest exam in the world?