From the Chinese Press

Let talent decide entry into school

Some parents are reportedly willing to pay tens of thousands of yuan to get their children admitted to "prestigious" schools so that they can extend their social networks to higher levels. The relationship among young students has long been considered the purest. But the ulterior motive of some parents to establish socially higher networks is threatening to spoil this relationship, says an article in China Youth Daily. Excerpts:

Social networking has played a significant role in Chinese society, giving some people access to resources and privileges they would otherwise have been denied.