'Junior class' gives gifted kids early start at college

The University of Science and Technology of China enjoys a reputation for being willing to give every promising and innovative proposal a full opportunity to blossom.

To a considerable extent, the Special Class for the Gifted Young, or the junior class, has contributed to that reputation.

Established in 1978 with the support of Deng Xiaoping, the special class offers gifted youths the opportunity to skip a few years of middle and high school.