The "Gathering Talents Around the Land: The Imperial Examination Culture of Ancient China" exhibition will officially open on December 16, 2025 at the Beijing Confucian Temple and Guozijian museum. Following the threads of the historical evolution, practical implementation, and systemic impact of the imperial examination system, the exhibition systematically elucidates the millennium-long transformation of China's ancient imperial examination system and its profound influence on Chinese civilization and the world. (Photo: Li Hao/GT)